Match List - I with List - II.

List – I		List - II
A.	Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act	I.	2005
B.	Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act	II.	2009
C.	National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act	III.	1956
D.	University Grant Commission (UGC) Act	IV.	1993

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

The correct answer is - A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III

Key Points

• Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act - 2009
  • This act came into force on 1 April 2010.
  • It ensures free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years.
• Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act - 2005
  • This act was enacted to ensure the protection of child rights and the establishment of a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
  • The commission is responsible for monitoring and examining the safeguards provided for the protection of child rights.
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act - 1993
  • The NCTE Act was established to formally oversee standards, procedures, and processes in the Indian education system.
  • The council ensures that teacher education programs are conducted within the prescribed norms and standards.
• University Grant Commission (UGC) Act - 1956
  • This act led to the establishment of the UGC, which coordinates, determines, and maintains the standards of university education in India.
  • The UGC provides recognition to universities in India and disburses funds to such recognized universities and colleges.

Additional Information

• Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act
  • The act mandates that every child has the right to full-time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school.
  • It also includes provisions for the establishment of a child-friendly and inclusive school environment.
• Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act
  • The act provides for the constitution of a National Commission and State Commissions for the protection of child rights.
  • It aims to review the existing policies and make recommendations for the effective implementation of child rights.
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act
  • The act empowers the NCTE to regulate the standards and norms for teacher education institutions.
  • It ensures that teachers are well-prepared to cater to the diverse needs of students in various educational settings.
• University Grant Commission (UGC) Act
  • The UGC ensures that universities meet the required standards of higher education.
  • It also provides grants to universities and colleges for their development and to improve their infrastructure.