ROLE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL IN PRIMARY EDUCATION IN INDIA

The introduction of Right To Education Act was aimed at improving the quality and reach of primary education in India. This paper, through secondary research aims to explore the role played by private schools in furthering the governments objective. It compares the effectiveness of private schools in attracting students and their viability. It assesses the profile of both students and teachers that get associated with private schools. Finally the paper evaluates how the learning outcomes of private schools compare that with its government counterparts. Through the comparison the author analyses some of government policies and their current relevance. It also indicates the possible future focus areas for the any policy changes of RTE.