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Right to Education Act 2009 – Uttarakhand

RTA2009

Published: Oct 2026

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Published by Navin, Editor · First published: 13 Oct 2026

Right to Education Act 2009 – Uttarakhand
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Published by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · Text from the official listing, not yet reviewed · How we prepare pages

About this education scheme

The scheme aims to provide free education, textbooks, uniforms, and the benefits of the PM Poshan Yojana to children up to Class 8 in private schools, targeting rural and urban children from weaker and deprived sections of Uttarakhand.

The “Right to Education Act 2009” is implemented under the Samagra Shiksha Programme by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free education, textbooks, uniforms, and the benefits of the PM Poshan Yojana to children up to Class 8 in private schools, targeting rural and urban children from weaker and deprived sections of Uttarakhand.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameRight to Education Act 2009 – Uttarakhand (RTA2009)
Launched byDepartment Of Education
Benefit typeIn kind (goods, services or support, not cash)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Uttarakhand
Official portaluk.gov.in

Key facts

Implementing agencySecondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand
Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOnline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Family income limitUp to Rs. 4.5 lakh per year

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🎂Age 5 to 14 years
  • 💰Income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh
  • 💍Never Married
  • 📝Online

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, children from weaker and disadvantaged sections in rural and urban areas of Uttarakhand are provided free education, textbooks, uniforms, and the benefits of the PM Poshan Yojana up to Class 8 in private schools.
  • In private schools, 25% of the total seats in the entry-level class are reserved for children from weaker and disadvantaged sections under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act.

Who qualifies

Children from the following categories will be eligible for admission up to Class 8 in private schools:

  1. Children from weaker sections: Those whose parents/guardians have an annual income of Rs. 55,000/- or less, or are BPL card holders.
  2. Children from disadvantaged classes: SC, ST, and children belonging to the non-creamy layer of OBC, with a family annual income of up to Rs. 4.5 lakh.
  3. Orphan children.
  4. Children with physical disabilities.
  5. Children living with HIV/AIDS or those dependent on parents who are HIV/AIDS positive.
  6. Children dependent on disabled parents or parents affected by leprosy, with a family annual income of less than Rs. 4.5 lakh.
  7. Children dependent on a divorced or widowed mother, with an annual family income of less than Rs. 80,000/-.

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Registration walkthrough

Online

Online applications are invited through an advertisement issued in February-March. Parents or guardians can apply online through the official portal or with the help of a cyber café.

  1. Before applying, the following documents are mandatory for children from weaker and disadvantaged sections: passport-size photograph of the child, Aadhaar card of the child and parents/guardians, caste certificate, permanent residence certificate, BPL certificate or income certificate (as applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), husband’s death certificate (in case of widow), divorce certificate (in case of divorcee), and orphan certificate (if applicable).
  2. After filling in the address details on the portal, the parent/guardian can view the list of schools available in their ward and must select the nearest school. Once the form is submitted online, a printout of the application, along with self-attested copies of the required documents, must be submitted to the office of the concerned Deputy Education Officer / Block Education Officer.
  3. All submitted documents are verified by a committee at the development block level. The details of students found eligible are updated and verified on the online portal.
  4. If the number of applications exceeds the available seats in private schools, the selection of children is done through an online lottery conducted at the state level.

Frequently asked questions

What benefits are provided under the scheme?

Eligible children receive free education, textbooks, uniforms, and the benefits of the PM Poshan Yojana.

Up to which class do children receive free education under this scheme?

Children are eligible for free education and benefits up to Class 8 in private schools.

When are applications invited under the scheme?

Applications are generally invited through advertisements in February-March each year.

How can parents/guardians apply for this scheme?

Applications can be submitted online through the official portal, either directly or via a cyber café.

How do parents/guardians select schools during the application process?

After entering their address on the portal, parents/guardians can view a list of schools in their ward and must select the nearest school.

What should be done after submitting the online application?

A printout of the application, along with photocopies of required documents, must be submitted to the office of the concerned Deputy Education Officer or Block Education Officer.

Who verifies the documents submitted by applicants?

All documents are verified by a committee at the development block level.

What happens if the number of applications is greater than the available seats?

If applications exceed available seats, children are selected through an online lottery conducted at the state level.

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