Which one of the following amendments to the Constitution of India introduced the Right to Education as a fundamental right ?
83<sup>rd</sup> Amendment
86<sup>th</sup> Amendment
88<sup>th</sup> Amendment
92<sup>nd</sup> Amendment
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A into the Constitution of India, which made education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. It mandates that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of this age group in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.
The 86th Amendment Act is a landmark amendment that reflects the commitment of the Indian state to provide basic education as a fundamental right. It also amended Article 45 (Directive Principle) and Article 51A (Fundamental Duty).