I think this is one question that deserves to be answered! As we all know the sixth fundamental right of our constitution is the cultural and educational right. But which country is really following this? I think we all must take a moment and at least appreciate countries like Canada that have made healthcare free. People in those countries don’t really need to worry about health insurance. But what about education?
I recently happened to go to a school with one of my cousin, for her 11th and 12th admission! And I was astonished with their price. They ask for 4 lambs per annum. Which makes it 8 lakhs just to finish intermediate! Gone are those days when people were sent to schools or colleges without the parents feeling a financial burden. Also, apart from the fees, they charge for so much extra in the form of “extracurricular” activities that don’t really seem to exist! Now we know why there are so many minor girls married off before the age of 18. Why? Because the family can not afford to make them study. Of course there are renovations today for the poor. But these prices are almost beyond the reach of even the middle class people. Speaking of fundamental right, a right that is so costly cannot be really considered a right. Coming back to my question, YES EDUCATION MUST BE FREE FOR EVERYONE.
A facility or a comfort in life is something someone would want to buy, but a right, that too a fundamental one that’s made for the entire country must be free. I rest my case here. What do you think?
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