Surge in RTE Admissions: Over 103,000 Children Enrolled in Uttar Pradesh Private Schools for 2026-27
RTE admissions surge: Over 1.03 lakh children enrolled in UP private schools for 2026-27 session
Hindustan Times
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In Uttar Pradesh, over 103,400 children from underprivileged families have enrolled in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative aims to enhance educational access and social justice, with enrollment ongoing until July.
- 01Over 103,400 children enrolled under the RTE Act for the 2026-27 session.
- 02Leading districts include Lucknow, Varanasi, Bulandshahr, and Badaun.
- 03The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to economically weaker sections.
- 04Enrollment process remains open until July, with numbers expected to rise.
- 05The government emphasizes transparency and inclusivity in the enrollment process.
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The Right to Education (RTE) Act has facilitated the enrollment of over 103,400 children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in private schools across Uttar Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic session. This significant figure, confirmed by a government spokesperson, is likely to increase as the enrollment process continues until July. Key districts leading this initiative include Lucknow with 7,952 enrollments, Varanasi with 4,957, Bulandshahr with 4,154, and Badaun with 3,599. The program aims to provide equal educational opportunities, fostering social justice and inclusive development for families historically deprived of such rights. The state government has streamlined the application process to ensure transparency and accessibility, allowing eligible children to benefit without discrimination. As the enrollment period progresses, the Department of Basic Education anticipates that even more children will join this transformative initiative.
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This initiative significantly increases educational access for children from economically weaker sections, promoting social equity.
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