Article 45
Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy
The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
Amendment notes
- ¹Whole article: Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, s. 3, for art. 45 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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