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Constitution of India
Part IV — Directive Principles
Article45
Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
45. Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years .— The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
In plain language
After the 86th Amendment, this principle focuses on early childhood care and education up to age six. Free schooling for ages 6–14 moved into a fundamental right (Article 21A), which is not on this desk yet.
This wording has been in force since 1950 on this desk.
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