UP government drops mandatory Aadhaar requirement for children under RTE admissions

Uttar Pradesh has simplified admissions for underprivileged children under the Right to Education Act. The Aadhaar requirement for parents has been relaxed, needing only one parent's card. Financial aid will be linked to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Admissions will be district-wise, up to 25% of private school capacity. Age criteria are specified for nursery to Class 1.