A historic law making education a fundamental right of every child will come into force today, directly benefiting close to one crore children who do not go to schools at present.<br/><br/>The importance attached to the legislation could be gauged from the fact that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an unprecedented move will address the nation today highlighting the various aspects of the law.<br/><br/>Nearly 92 lakh children, who have either dropped out from schools or have never been to any educational institution, will get elementary education as it will be binding on part of the local and state governments to ensure that all children in the six to 14 years age group get schooling.<br/><br/>The provisions of the Act say no school can deny admission to a student and all schools need to have trained teachers. As per the Model rules, the local bodies and the state governments will undertake household surveys and neighbourhood school mapping to ensure that all children are sent to school. The state government or local authorities will identify children with disabilities and children from disadvantaged groups every year.<br/><br/>The law is coming into force after the Centre and states resolved all issues for its implementation and agreed to share of funds in the ratio of 55-45. Education became a fundamental right of every child in the age of six to 14 years through the 86th amendment by inserting a clause in the Constitution in 2002. Parliament passed the enabling law last year. The Finance Commission has provided 25,000 crore rupees to the states for implementation of the Act.<br/><br/>The Centre has also prepared separate rules for the Union Territories which will be notified by the Law Ministry today. Unaided and private schools shall ensure that children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups shall not be segregated from the other children in the classrooms nor shall their classes be held at places and timings different from the classes held for the other children. <br/><br/>The Prime Minster has called upon the states and all other stake holders to join the centre in the national effort to realize the Right to Education to children which came into force today . In his message to the nation on the occasion Dr Manmohan Singh said that the Centre, the States and Union Territories, at the district and village level must work together with fill resolve and determination in this common endeavour . He assured that the government, in partnership with the State governments will ensure that financial constraints do not hamper the implementation of the Right to Education Act. <br/><br/>Dr Manmohan Singh said the government is committed to ensuring that all children, irrespective of gender and social category, have access to education. He said the needs of every disadvantaged section of our society, particularly girls, dalits, adivasis and minorities must be of particular focus in the implementation of the Act .<br/><br/>Emphasising that education is the key to progress and empowers the individual the Prime Minister said that it enables them to acquire the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes necessary to become responsible and active citizens of India. He said government is of the firm belief that India’s future as a strong and prosperous country will be secure if the and the young people are nurtured with right education. Dr manmohan Singh said India is a Nation of young people and their health, education and creative abilities will determine the well being and strength of the nation.<br/><br/>Dr Manmohan Singh also said that success of any educational endeavour is based on the ability and motivation of teachers and called upon all the of them to become partners in this effort. He said that at the same It is also incumbent upon every one to work together to improve the working conditions of the teachers so that they are able to teach with dignity. He said that Parents and guardians too have a critical role to play .