Right to Education (RTE): A Case Study in Centre-State Financial Dependencies
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: Indian Polity and Governance (Fundamental Rights - Article 21-A, 86th Amendment; Key Legislations - Right to Education (RTE) Act); Social Sector Schemes (Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan).
Mains:
General Studies Paper 2 (Polity, Governance, Social Justice): Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population and the performance of these schemes; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure.
Key Highlights from the News
Polity, Governance, Social Justice: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population and the performance of these schemes; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure.

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