Certain Constitutional and Legal Provisions

In India, there are several constitutional and legal provisions that mandate and support value education.

• Constitution of India: The Preamble to the Constitution of India lays down the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, which are the foundation of value education. Article 51A of the Constitution, known as the Fundamental Duties, requires every citizen of India to "develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform."
• National Policy on Education: The National Policy on Education, first formulated in 1968 and revised in 1986 and 1992, emphasizes the need for education to be directed towards the development of a "socially and morally responsible and productive citizen." The policy emphasizes the importance of values such as patriotism, national integration, secularism, democracy, and respect for human dignity and rights.
• Right to Education Act: The Right to Education Act, passed in 2009, makes education a fundamental right for children between the ages of 6 and 14. The Act includes provisions for the development of a curriculum that promotes "all-round development of the child" and emphasizes values such as gender sensitivity, non-violence, and social harmony.
• National Curriculum Framework: The National Curriculum Framework, last revised in 2005, provides guidelines for the development of school curricula in India. The Framework emphasizes the importance of values such as compassion, cooperation, courage, honesty, and responsibility, and advocates for the integration of value education across all subjects.
• State Education Acts: Several state education acts, such as the Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Regulation of Fee) Act, 2011, and the Rajasthan Schools (Prevention of Fee Capitation) Act, 2016, include provisions for the promotion of value education and the prevention of commercialization of education.

In addition to these constitutional and legal provisions, there are several initiatives and programs in India that promote value education, including the National Service Scheme, the National Cadet Corps, and the Gandhi Peace Examination. These initiatives aim to promote values such as social responsibility, national unity, and peace through community service and other activities.