The Gujarat state government has decided to raise the income threshold for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. This move is aimed at providing more opportunities for children from economically weaker sections to access quality education. The decision was announced by the state’s Education Minister, who emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all. Under the RTE Act, private schools are required to reserve a certain percentage of seats for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. By increasing the income threshold, more families will now be eligible to benefit from this provision. The government’s decision has been praised by various education experts and activists who believe that it will help bridge the gap in access to education for marginalized communities. This step is seen as a positive development towards achieving the goal of universal education in the state. The revised income criteria will apply to admissions for the upcoming academic year, giving more families the opportunity to secure a better future for their children through education.