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Limited uptake of Legal Studies at senior secondary level in government schools – Times of India
By Shehwaaz KhanIn 2013, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced Legal Studies as an optional subject for classes XI and XII (introduced in 2014), however, till now it has seen a limited uptake in the schools. Shortage of qualified teachers, inadequate awareness about the subject and insufficient infrastructure to support its teaching are the primary reasons for the unavailability of the subject, which is relevant for school students.Only a few private schools in Delhi-NCR have introduced the subject, which has received a positive response.Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) recently issued a notice to the Education ... Read more