Social activists and parents have urged the government to amend the requirements so that qualified students can take advantage of the free private school admissions programme. Poor students will be enrolled in 25% of private school seats under the Right to Free and Compulsory education Act. Over 8,000 private schools in the state have a total of 1.1 lakh seats. Those who enrol in LKG or 1st grade in this programme are eligible to receive free education up to 8th grade.

Under the RTE policy, which was adopted in 2013, almost 6.8 lakh children are currently enrolled in private schools in tamil Nadu. Tuition fees cost the government an average of Rs 300 crore per year. Meanwhile, on april 20, the free application period for the upcoming academic year (2022-23) began. More than 40,000 parents have applied so far. There have been complaints that some who are eligible are not receiving benefits owing to flaws in the scheme. K. Balraj, a retired author, said:

Only children from the impoverished and marginalised groups should be allowed a 25% reservation under the scheme. However, because of their modest salaries, many middle-class families are denied the opportunity to qualify underprivileged children. Some schools do not provide the same learning opportunities to children who are so enrolled. As a result, those children's psychological well-being is harmed. This is due to the government's failure to adequately enforce the law and a lack of openness. After applying, most private schools demand additional fees to parents.
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G GOWTHAM

03/05/2022 02:47 PM