Verified educational directory of 8 schools in Ward-21 (Agastheeswaram Block, kanniyakumari, tamilnadu)
Ward-21 is an educational habitation situated within Agastheeswaram block of kanniyakumari district, tamilnadu. As per the official UDISE+ directory, the village hosts 8 registered schools, including 5 Government/Local Body institutions and 3 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 Ward-21 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 8 registered schools in Ward-21 village (Agastheeswaram Block, kanniyakumari) recorded in the UDISE+ database.
Yes, Ward-21 has 5 government/local body schools providing completely free education, free textbooks, and daily cooked meals under the PM POSHAN national nutrition scheme.
Yes, as mandated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act Section 12(1)(c), all recognized private schools in Ward-21 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.