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What is the Article 21a?

Article 21A declares that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years, in such a manner as the State may determine. 

Thus, this provision makes only elementary education a fundamental right and not higher or professional education. 

Further Reading:

To read more about the Right to Education Act (RTE), check the linked article. 

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