Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir will soon implement the right to education so that every child between four and 14 years will have the right to free and compulsory education till he completes elementary studies, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand said here Monday.
Tara Chand, who also holds the education portfolio, said the act was in the final stages of being framed and encompasses provisions contained in the Right to Education Act, 2009.
It will also take into account state-specific recommendations as suggested by state-level consultation forums.
"The education department is vigorously pursuing implementation of the Right to Education Act in the state. The legislation is almost ready and the act would ensure compulsory admission, attendance and completion of elementary education besides ensuring good quality education to all," he said.
Tara Chand Monday chaired a high level meeting of the education department to review the pace and progress of various projects being implemented in the state.
The deputy chief minister highlighted the role of training in the department and said experts should be called from outside the state and master-trainers should be trained at national level training centres.
