25% RTE quota still not filled in Mumbai schools

While most children are set to start preparing for their school-level examinations, children seeking admission under the 25% RTE quota are still waiting their turn at city schools. On Tuesday, the Child Rights Commission requested thedeputy director of school education and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) education department to file a reply within seven days as to the reason for the delay.

The admission process this year started from February, which is much earlier compared to last year. Most schools began in June.Looking at the education department's lack adaisical attitude some parents approached the Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR).

In Tuesday's hearing, commission secretary AN Tripathi asked officials of deputy director of school education and BMC's education department to file a reply within seven days so that the order can be passed and children, under RTE, can start attending school.In a hearing, Tripathi said that the reason why the 25% quota has not been filled is because many schools have minority status and thus the on us falls on the remaining few schools. Minority schools are exempted from the 25% quota admissions.