Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude·Ethical Standards

Educational Institutions in Value Formation — Ethical Standards

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
86th Amendment2002Added Article 21A making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, and modified Article 45 to focus on early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.Strengthened the constitutional foundation for educational institutions' role in value formation by establishing education as a fundamental right, thereby emphasizing the state's obligation to ensure value-based education reaches all children.