Education is a concurrent subject implying concurrent responsibility for both the Centre and State. The Right of Children to free and compulsory education Act, 2009 was enacted by the Parliament. Subsequently, state governments have framed the rules under the RTE Act. Also, both MHRD and State Governments have released several notifications related to RTE Act.
The State legislatures have enacted their own school education Acts three-four decades back. These Acts have their corresponding rules. Also, notifications are being issued by the State Education Department from time to time.
Here you can find a comprehensive list of Acts, Rules & Notifications governing the elementary education space in your state.
The 86th amendment to the constitution making education a fundamental right, and subsequent enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act giving effect to the constitutional amendment, has resulted in a big role for judiciary in ensuring that education as a right of a child isn't violated.
With RTE coming into force on Apr 1, 2010, there has been a plethora of cases filed in the High Courts and Supreme Court. Here, you can find the High Court judgements of your state. For Supreme Court judgements, go to Resources -> Judgements.
WP No.2800 of 2015
Uran education society and Others
State of Maharastra
Anoop V.Mohta and K.R.Shiriram, JJ
Shikshan Mandal, through the Secretary Dr. R.G. Prabhune & ors.
State of Maharashtra & Ors.
Sau. Laxmibai Shantaram Doke Samajvikas Prathisthan
The State of Maharashtra (Through its Secretary, The Department of School Education & Sports), Mantralaya, Bombay - 32, The Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar, District : Ahmednagar, Director of Education, Maharashtra State, Pune an
B.P. Dharmadhikari and Sunil P. Deshmukh, JJ.
Anil S/o Panjabrao Nahate and Gajanan S/o Sahebrao Rede
The State of Maharashtra through its Secretary, Ministry of School Education and Sports,Deputy Director of Education, Amravati Division, The Education Officer (Secondary) and Yashoda Bahu Uddeshiya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal through its Secretary, Sanjay Ra
D.B. Bhosale and P.B. Varale, JJ.
Latika Rajaram Mane
State of Maharashtra & Ors.
D.Y. Chandrachud and A.A. Sayed, JJ.
Shri Sadguru Shikshan Prasarak Mandal through its President Sominath Shankar Bankar and Ors. etc. etc.
The State of Maharashtra through its Secretary, Department of Education, The Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad and The Director of Education and Ors. etc. etc.
Shrihari P. Davare and R.S. Mohite, JJ.
Asha Seva Bhavi Sanstha through its President Pralhad Baburao More and Ors. etc. etc
The State of Maharashtra through its Secretary, School Education and Sports Department, The Director of Education (SchoolEducation), The Deputy Director of Education and The Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad etc. etc.
A.M. Khanwilkar and S.S. Shinde, JJ.
Sangita Shah Parent/Guardian of Ativ Shah Poonam and Ors.
State of Maharashtra through the Department of School Education and Sports and Ors.
S.C. Dharmadhikari, J.
Naresh Gangaram Gosavi and others
Chembur English School and others
Mohit S. Shah, C.J. and N.M. Jamdar, J.
Luiza Fernandes and 4 Ors.
State of Goa, Through its Chief Secretary and 3 Others
A.P. Lavande & U.V. Bakre, JJ.
Smt. Komal Rugwani
State of Maharashtra and Ors.
D.K. Deshmukh, Anoop V. Mohta, and K.K. Tated, JJ.
Find out the status of implementation of RTE Act in . You can find information on implementation of 25% quota in private schools, implementation of the norms & standards as per the schedule of the Act, constitution of School Management Committees in government and government aided schools, and vacancy and recruitment of teachers.
| RTE Compliance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE Schedule Items | State Figure | Best in class | Worst in class | All-India Average |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio1 | 30 | 11 (Sikkim) | 59 (Bihar) | 30.0 |
| (Percentage Schools complying with the particular norm) | ||||
| Drinking Water Facility (2011-12)1 | 94.3 | 100 (Delhi & Tamil Nadu) | 60 (Meghalaya) | 94.5 |
| Toilets (2011-12)1 | 94.9 | 100 (Delhi) | 52 (J&K) | 41.0 |
| Toilets for Boys1 | 92.4 | 100 (Delhi) | 50 (J&K) | 84.7 |
| Toilets for Boys which are functional1 | 93.4 | 99 (Delhi) | 22 (Andhra Pradesh) | 51.5 |
| Toilets for Girls1 | 77.3 | 100 (Gujarat) | 33 (J&K) | 55.4 |
| Toilets for Boys which are functional1 | 96.9 | 99 (Delhi) | 47 (Andhra Pradesh) | 58.2 |
| Boundary Walls (2011-12)1 | 59.0 | 98 (Delhi) | 14 (Tripura) | 82.9 |
| Playground (2011-12)1 | 63.3 | 80 (Delhi) | 30 (Odisha) | 42.8 |
| Kitchen Shed (2011-12) (Govt. & Aided Schools)1 | 29.2 | 92 (Tamil Nadu) | 2 (J&K) | 41.0 |
| Library (2012)2 | 86.3 | 97 (Himachal Pradesh) | 12 (Manipur) | 76.1 |
| Source: | 1) DISE Survey 2011-12 2) ASER State Report | |||
| Teachers | 2011-12 | All-India Average (2011-12) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Teachers | 5,42,070 | ||
| Percentage of teachers in Govt. Schools | 53.3 | 64.1 | |
| Percentage of teachers in Aided Schools | 31.1 | 8.0 | |
| Percentage of teachers in Unaided Schools | 15.2 | 24.6 | |
| Percentage of teachers in Unrecognised Schools | 0.2 | 2.7 | |
| Source: DISE 2011-12 | |||
| Note: Total may not add up because of missing values or rounding of figures | |||
| 25% Quota in Private Schools | |
|---|---|
| Total seats available1 | NA |
| Total seats filled2 | NA |
| Numbers of schools reimbursed3 | NA |
| Per-child cost (per child per month) | 444.0 |
| Source: | NA |
| School Management Committee | |
| No. of Schools1 | 84,834 |
| No. of SMCs constituted1 | 84,834 |
| Source | 1) Unstarred Queston No. 2065 Answered On 5.12.2012, Lok Sabha |
State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is a body created to monitor the implementation of Right to Education Act at the state level. In states where SCPCR hasn't been created, RTE Act madates the creation of Right to Education Protection Authority (REPA).
SCPCR acts as an important institution to redress RTE related grievances. First step of grievance redressal is at the School Management Committee. If that does not happen, the next step would be to file a complaint to the local authority. If the grievance has still not been redressed, the complainant could appeal to the SCPCR.
Minister of Education:
Shri. Rajendra Jawaharlal Darda
Office Information:
Address: Cabinet Minister for Education (School),
Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya,
Mumbai – 400032, MAHARASHTRA
Phone: 022-22025188 / 022-22024654
Email: Min_SchEdu@maharashtra.gov.in
Minister of School Education (State)
Prof. (Smt.) Fouzia Tahseen Khan
Phone: 022-22025277
Email: stmin.schedu@maharashtra.gov.in
Additional Chief Secretary (School Education and Sports)
Shri. J. S. Saharia, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary
Office Information:
Address: Additional Chief Secretary
School Education & Sports Department, Government of
Maharashtra, Mantralaya Annex,
Mumbai – 400032
MAHARASHTRA
Email: acs.schedu@maharashtra.gov.in
Phone: 022-22025292/ 022-22024243
Extension: 3563/3876
State Project Director of Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP)
Shri. A. D Kale (IAS)
State Project Director
Office Information:
Jawahar Bal Bhawan ,
Netaji Subhashchandra Marg,
Charni Road, Mumbai – 400 004
MAHARASHTRA
Email: spd@mpsp.maharashtra.gov.in
Phone: 022-23636314 /022-23679267
Fax: 022-23636315
3rd Floor, Government Transport Service (GTS) Building, Sir Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400030 India