Question

Why, despite the constitutional provision of free education, are all children not able to gain access to education?

Answer 1

Free and compulsory education till the age of 14 has been made mandatory by the constitution of India. However, this is not followed in reality. Discrimination on the basis of caste, gender and income is the cause for denial of the right to education. The minorities and dalits are deprived of education. They are made to feel discriminated and are looked down upon by the upper castes. They have not been allowed to go to the same schools as the children of higher class. Many children dropout of schools because of the discrimination they face. Girls are often not sent to school because they are supposed to help in household chores.