Education sector received a 25 percent increase in funds in this year’s Union Budget. Government allocated around Rs.45, 711 crore this fiscal (2010-2011) compared to last year allocation of Rs.36, 400 crore. This is to implement the Right to Education Act which aims to make primary education accessible to all children across the country. Right to Education Act is expected to be implanted in April 2010.
The allocation for elementary education is increased from Rs.26, 800 crore last year to Rs.34, 711 crore this year. For higher education, compared to last year’s Rs.9, 600 crore this year the allocation is around Rs.11, 000 crore. According to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, UPA government is committed to implement the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. According to this Act, all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years are legally entitled to good quality education, based on principles of equity and non-discrimination.
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