Critically examine the various provisions made in the Constitution of India for bringing qualitative changes in educational scenario of the country.

These constitutional provisions reflect the secular or non-religious character of India. Article 28 clarifies that in government run educational institutions no religions institution of any kind be imparted. But those educational institutions which are maintained by a trust or a religions body such education may be imparted. But in those educational institutions which are maintained by a trust or a religious body, such education may be imparted without any compulsion. Constitutionally, religious belief is purely an individual or personal affair which cannot be turned into a social question.

Provisions have been made in the Constitution for safeguarding the weaker sections against all forms of exploitation and also to provide education to them. Upholding the principle of equality with reference to women and children, Article 1.33) states that nothing in this article shall prevent the state from making any special provisions for their education. Similarly under the Directive Principles of State Policy the Constitution, Article 45 stipulated that “the State shall endeavour to provide within a period of 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution, for free and compulsory primary education to all children until the age of 14 years”.

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