In an important effort to uphold the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the Education Department of Bihar has released an order requiring the enrollment of kids aged 6-14 years, whose parents are employed at brick kilns, building sites, and similar labor-intensive environments, into local schools.
Dr. S. Siddharth, Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department, seeks to ensure that these children do not experience interruptions in their education because of their parents’ seasonal work habits.
Key Points of the Order
- Identification and Admission
- All district education officials have been tasked with locating children of migrant workers and securing their enrollment in the nearest government or private educational institutions.
- Employers from brick kilns and other construction ventures are also required to assist with the enrollment process for these workers’ children.
2. Compliance with the Right to Education
- According to Section 3(1) of the RTE Act, every child between the ages of 6 and 14 is entitled to free and mandatory education.
- This order guarantees that the children of laborers will not miss educational opportunities despite frequent relocations.
3. Duties of Employers
- The owners of brick kilns and other employers must ensure that the children of their workers are registered in schools.
- They are obliged to cooperate with local officials to aid the enrollment efforts.
Benefits & Advantages of This Initiative
Guarantees Continuous Education
- Migrant work often leads to children abandoning their studies. This order allows for steady access to education.
Mitigates Child Labor and Exploitation
- Ensuring that children attend school, helps to keep them from participating in strenuous work at construction sites or brick kilns.
Boosts Literacy Rates in Bihar
- This initiative will heavily contribute to raising literacy rates among marginalized groups.
Enhances Future Job Opportunities
- Providing access to formal education will create improved career prospects for these children, helping to break the cycle of poverty.
Promotes Social Equity and Inclusion
- Guaranteeing education for laborers’ kids helps to close the divide between the more affluent and less fortunate members of society.
Execution and Future Directions
The Bihar government has mandated district education officials and local administrative units to facilitate the effective execution of this policy. They will collaborate closely with employers to identify and enroll the qualified children.
This program represents a significant advancement towards inclusive education and showcases the government’s dedication to equipping every child with knowledge and opportunities.
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