Verified educational directory of 12 schools in Ponnada (Etcherla Block, srikakulam, andhra-pradesh) · District Literacy: 55.3%
Ponnada is an educational habitation situated within Etcherla block of srikakulam district, andhra-pradesh. As per the official UDISE+ directory, the village hosts 12 registered schools, including 0 Government/Local Body institutions and 12 recognized private schools.
Elementary Schooling Norms & Entitlements: In accordance with national Samagra Shiksha norms, free elementary schooling is provided within walking distance. Students enrolled in government schools receive free school bags, uniforms, textbooks, and fresh hot-cooked nutritional meals daily under the PM POSHAN program.
RTE 25% Free Admission Quota: Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, private unaided schools in and around Ponnada are legally required to admit a minimum of 25% students from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups into entry-level classes completely tuition-free.
There are 12 registered schools in Ponnada village (Etcherla Block, srikakulam) recorded in the UDISE+ database.
Most schools in this immediate village are private institutions. Tuition-free government elementary schools are accessible in nearby habitations within Etcherla block.
Yes, as mandated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act Section 12(1)(c), all recognized private schools in Ponnada reserve 25% of their entry-level class seats for economically weaker and disadvantaged children.
Parents can enter the school's unique 11-digit UDISE code on the official portal (udiseplus.gov.in) to download the School Report Card detailing classroom counts, functional toilets, and drinking water facilities.