Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5, 8

[Rediff News] - 12/23/2024

The Indian government has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools it governs. This means that students in these classes who do not pass the year-end exams will be allowed to fail. The decision comes after the amendment to the Right to Education Act (RTE) in 2019, which (…)



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