Tag: concurrent list of the constitution
CBSE opposes PIL seeking common syllabus: Says not suitable for India’s diverse population
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opposed a petition challenging specific provisions of the 2009 Right to Education Act, deeming them “arbitrary, irrational, and in violation of the law.” The petition seeks to instruct the Centre to establish a uniform syllabus and curriculum for students from Class 1 to 8 nationwide.In response to a PIL (Public Interest Litigation) filed by lawyer and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay, the CBSE clarified that education falls within the ‘Concurrent List’ of the Indian Constitution. Consequently, the majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of state governments. Therefore, it is ... Read more