Gujarat is likely to increase the income limit for Right to Education (RTE) up to ₹6 lakh from the current ₹1.5 lakh, as per reports. Under the Right to Education (RTE), the government provides free education to children from lower-income families in private schools.
Moreover, the window to file the form may also be extended by 10 days, as suggested by the reports.
Praful Panseriya, Minister of Education, Government of Gujarat today stated that the state is thinking over the decision to expand the limit.
Currently, the income limit for rural areas is ₹1.20 lakh, and is ₹1.5 lakh for urban areas.
The minister also noted that the state may extend the window to present the income proof for the parents as they may already have completed the process to do so.
The minister added, “The government is considering this and can take a decision in a day or two. If the government decides, then parents will be given an additional 10 days to fill up the forms.”
Notably, Wednesday was the last day to fill the online form for RTE admissions. However, the deadline for filling the form has now been extended by four days due to slow website. Now, online applications can be made till 12 midnight on March 16.