Maharashtra Rule Bars EWS Kids from Free Private Schools if Nearby Government School Exists: Sparks Debate
The Maharashtra government’s recent amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act has ignited controversy, raising concerns about educational equity and access for underprivileged children. The new rule stipulates that students belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) cannot avail free admissions in private schools under the RTE Act if a government school exists within…