What does Article 45 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 45 deals with provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years. The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 45?

Article 45 is in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).

Has Article 45 been amended?

Yes. Article 45 was changed by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

Part IV · Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 45: Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 45

The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

A plain-English explanation of Article 45, landmark judgments and exam facts are being added to this page.

Amendment history

Changed by: 86th Amendment Act, 2002

Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, s. 3, for art. 45 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010).

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