RTE Second Phase Lottery Allots 10,453 EWS Seats in Private Schools
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Summary
State project director of Samagra Shiksha, B. Srinivasa Rao, announced that 10,453 seats were allotted to students belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) in private schools during the second phase of the lottery process.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right