Free and Compulsory Education Act

The Free and Compulsory Education Act mandates that children aged 6 to 14 must attend school and receive free education in government schools or recognized private schools. It aims to ensure every child has access to quality basic education, reducing barriers like cost or distance. The act also emphasizes the government’s responsibility to provide proper facilities, trained teachers, and a safe learning environment. By making education compulsory and free, it seeks to promote literacy, equality, and overall social development, ensuring that no child is denied education due to economic or social disadvantages.