The Rajasthan Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, established in 2011, outlines specific responsibilities for local authorities concerning the education and well-being of children within their jurisdiction.
A key function mandated by these rules is the systematic tracking of all children. According to the Rajasthan Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules 2011, the designated local authority is required to maintain a comprehensive record of every child residing within its area. This is achieved through a vital process: a household survey.
The purpose of this ongoing household survey is to ensure that no child is left out of the educational framework. The survey process starts from the moment a child is born and continues throughout their childhood. The Rajasthan Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules 2011 specifies that this record maintenance, conducted via household surveys, must continue until a child attains the age of 12 years.
This provision ensures that the local authority has an accurate demographic count of children, especially those nearing or entering the compulsory education age, facilitating better planning and implementation of educational resources and interventions.