(a) whether the Government have taken a
decision to bring
the 83rd Constitution Amendment Bill to
Parliament for free
primary education as a fundamental right:
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the main reasons for delay; and
(d) the time by which a final decision is
likely to be taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI)
(a) to (d) : The Constitution (Eighty
Third Amendment)
Bill, 1997 to make right to free and
compulsory education for children in the age
group 6-14 years a Fundamental Right was
introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 28, 1997.
After examination by the
Parliamentary Standing Committee and receipt of
suggestions in the 165th Report of the Law
Commission of India, a revised proposal was
placed for the consideration of the Union Cabinet.
The Union
Cabinet referred it to a Group of Ministers
where it is under consideration.