Supreme Court criticizes NCPCR for 'indifferent' implementation of EWS education quota

The Supreme Court has criticized the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for what it termed 'indifferent' implementation of the 25% economically weaker section (EWS) quota in schools.

The court was monitoring compliance with its January 13 direction mandating strict enforcement of section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. This provision requires private schools to reserve 25% of seats for children from economically weaker backgrounds.