Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Digital Education Initiatives — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
86th Amendment2002Added Article 21A making education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years, providing the constitutional foundation for digital education access during emergencies.Established the legal basis for ensuring educational continuity through digital means, as interpreted by courts during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional schooling was disrupted.