Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy (36–51)
Article 45: Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
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Study this article inDirective Principles of State Policy →¹[45. Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.—The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.]
1. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, s. 3, for art. 45 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010).
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Related provisions in this topic
- Article 44Uniform civil code for the citizens
- Article 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
- Article 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
- Article 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry