Centre Releases RTE Funds to Tamil Nadu Following Supreme Court Notice
The Union government has released ₹538.39 crore to Tamil Nadu under the Right to Education (RTE) Entitlements component of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). This follows a Special Leave Petition filed by the State in the Supreme Court after the Madras High Court suggested delinking RTE reimbursements from SSA. The funds include the Centre's share for 2024-25 and the first installment for 2025-26. Under the RTE Act, 25% of seats in entry-level classes in private schools are reserved for marginalized sections. The delay in funds had stalled the admission process in the state.
Key Points
- The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation for marginalized sections in private schools at entry-level classes.
- Funding for RTE is integrated into the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme, leading to center-state disputes.
- The Supreme Court intervened to ensure the release of central funds to the state to prevent educational disruption.
- Tamil Nadu will begin RTE admissions for the 2025-26 academic year on October 9.
Exam Facts
- ₹538.39 crore released
- 25% reservation under RTE Act
- Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
- Right to Compulsory Education Act-2009
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