6.11.3. 86th Amendment Act

The 86th Amendment Act brought about the following changes to the Constitution:

♤ Under Article 21A, every child between the age of 6-14 has a fundamental right to education, which the State shall provide “in such a manner the State may, by law, determine”

♤ Early childhood care and protection (for children in the age group of 0-6) is provided for as a directive principle of State Policy under Article 45 of the Constitution.

♤ Article 51 (K) provides a duty on those who are parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age 8-14.