Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Right to Education in India? 1. Free and compulsory education should be provided to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. 2. The imperative of the provision of the Right to Education Act, 2009 is that schools must have qualified teachers and basic infrastructure. 3. There should be quality education without any discrimination on the ground of economic, social and cultural background. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Right to Education (RTE) in India is governed by Article 21A and the RTE Act, 2009. Statement 1 is correct as Article 21A mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged six to fourteen years [1]. Statement 2 is correct because the RTE Act, 2009, prescribes essential norms and standards, including minimum infrastructure requirements (like all-weather buildings and toilets) and the recruitment of qualified teachers as per NCTE standards [3]. Statement 3 is correct as the framework emphasizes quality education of equitable standards without discrimination based on a child's economic, social, or cultural background [4]. The Act specifically mandates a 25% reservation in private schools for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups to ensure inclusive access [2]. Thus, all three statements accurately reflect the legal and constitutional provisions of the Right to Education in India.

Sources

1. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 133
2. [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Social Welfare Measures and Legislations > p. 767
3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > D I Right to Education > p. 90
4. [4] https://nluo.ac.in/storage/2025/04/3.-The-Right-of-Children-to-Free-and-Compulsory-Education-Act-2009-A-Critical-Analysis.pdf