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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 envisages equity and quality as core principles for strengthening elementary education in India. Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators (CRCCs) play a pivotal role in translating these principles into practice by providing academic support, training, monitoring, and supervision at the grassroots level. The present study examines the perception of CRCCs regarding the concept of equity in institutionalising a sound academic support system consequent upon the implementation of the RTE Act, 2009. A descriptive survey method was adopted, and a self-developed tool comprising 16 equity-related statements was administered to a stratified random sample of 50 CRCCs drawn from 12 blocks of Balasore district, Odisha. Findings reveal a strong consensus among CRCCs on the effective implementation of equity-related provisions, particularly in girls’ enrolment, provision of free textbooks, uniforms, scholarships for Scheduled Caste children, inclusive education for Children with Special Needs (CWSN), and reduction of gender and social-category gaps. However, concerns remain regarding scholarship distribution for girls and the need for strengthened induction training for teachers. The study underscores the necessity of sustained capacity building, reduction of non-academic workload, and focused academic supervision to realise the equity goals of the RTE Act more effectively.
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Equity in Education, Academic Support System, Elementary Education, Inclusive Education, Odisha
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"Perception of CRCCs on Equity Issues in Implementation of the RTE Act, 2009", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a680-a687, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602091.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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