Substitution for Article 45
- In addition to Article 21, there was another substitution of a new code for article 45.
- The substitute charter was “Provision for early childhood care and education to children below six years.” This change ensured that the state would support all children with early childhood care and education until they reached the age of six.
- The government hoped that by doing so, it would be able to eliminate health problems that children face throughout their toddler years. No child should be denied access to health care because their parents cannot afford it.
Eighty-Sixth Amendment Act 2002
The Indian constitution was a rigid pole until issues like poverty, education, gender empowerment, regional disparity, household conflicts, rich-poor vulnerability, and countless others hindered the growth of Indian society. Taking this into account, the Government of India introduced amendments to the constitution. The Eighty-Sixth Amendment was one of the most important and infamous amendments the government brought into the body. The Eight-Sixth Amendment was introduced on 12th December 2002. The Parliament enacted it in the 53rd Year of the Republic of India. The amendment had many new codes and decrees to be followed by the state in favour of children belonging to economically weaker sections. Certain fundamental rights and duties were amended to ensure that education reached every corner of the nation.