Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India lays down that education of children aged 6 - 14 years is a Fundamental Right ?

On the 26th of August 2009, the Indian Parliament passed a historic act known as the ‘Right to Education Act’ or RTE Act but the RTE Act was implemented in India with effect from 1st April 2010.

Key Points

• The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
• The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which represents the consequential legislation envisaged under Article 21-A, means that every child has a right to full time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school which satisfies certain essential norms and standards.

Hint 

• Article 51: Promotion of international peace and security: The State shall endeavor to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations.

Hence, Article 21 A of the Indian constitution lays down that education of children aged 6 - 14 years is a Fundamental Right.