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Rights of Children

Indian rap and hip-hop started as an underground movement, but has emerged as a major cultural force over the last decade. As this format allows people to share their story in an authentic, relatable and repeatable manner, we decided to collaborate with artists to create a song that explores what it means for every child to grow up with dignity, safety, and freedom.

The song addresses essential rights for children like the right to nutritious food, education, and play; to be free from child marriage, labor, violence, and discrimination; and to speak up, express themselves, and question the world around them.

At its heart is a simple message: लहान आम्ही, आमचा मोठा अधिकार- We may be small, but our rights are big.

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Education for Children Belonging to Disadvantaged Groups

It is the duty of the government and the local authorities to ensure that children from disadvantaged groups are not discriminated against and are able to complete their elementary education.

Admission Process into Schools

All children between the ages of 6 to 14 years can get education from schools, free of cost, from the 1st standard (first class) till the 8th standard (eighth class).

Complaining/ Grievances Regarding Child’s Education

If you face any grievance or you have a complaint regarding the education of a child, you can approach the following authorities:

Free and Compulsory Education

The Right to Education is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21A of the Constitution of India, 1950. The law guaranteeing the right to education is known as the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

Responsibilities of Schools

The right to education law prescribes that the Pupil-Teacher Ratio should be maintained at 30:1 for first class to fifth class and 35:1 for sixth class to eighth class.

Denial of Admission into Schools

No child can be denied admission to a school, irrespective of the time in the academic year in which admission is sought.