Question

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for the Right of Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their own and that the State shall not discriminate in granting aid to such educational institutions?

• A. Article 21
• B. Article 29
• C. Article 30
• D. Article 25

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Within the framework of the Indian Constitution, the right for minority groups to establish and manage their own educational establishments, and the guarantee against state discrimination in providing aid to these institutions, are delineated in Article 30. This article forms a component of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India.

Article 30 specifies:

• Any minority group, regardless of whether it is based on religion or language, possesses the right to create and govern educational institutions as they deem fit.
• The state is prohibited from discriminating against any minority-managed educational institution when offering financial assistance.

Of these, Article 30 is the specific provision that pertains to the rights of minorities concerning the establishment and administration of educational institutions and mandates non-discriminatory aid policies. Articles 21, 29, and 25, among others, address distinct rights and are not pertinent to this particular subject.