Archive · 29 Sep 2025
MP CM to Transfer RTE Grant to Over 20,000 Schools
The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister is giving money to over 20,000 private schools.
These schools educate students from poor families for free, as required by the Right to Education Act.
The government will give Rs 489 crore to these schools.
This money helps pay for 8.45 lakh kids' education.
This act ensures that students from all backgrounds study together.
The government has previously paid out Rs 3,000 crore since the program started in 2011-2012.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 489 crore to 20,652 non-government schools.
The funds reimburse fees for 8.45 lakh students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The funds are for schools that offer free admission to disadvantaged children.
The event occurred during a public program in Dhar district.
The Right to Education (RTE) Act requires 25% reservation for EWS/DG students in private schools.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- What
- Transferring Rs 489 crore to non-government schools.
- When
- September 29
- Where
- Dhar district of Indore division
- Why
- To reimburse school fees for students from economically weaker sections under the Right to Education Act.
- Event
- Transfer of RTE grant
- Amount
- Rs 489 crore
- Number of Schools
- 20,652
- Beneficiaries
- 8.45 lakh children
- RTE Act
- Requires private schools to reserve 25% seats for EWS and DG students
- Previous Reimbursement
- Rs 3,000 crore since 2011-12