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Education, recognized as a legal right under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, has witnessed significant growth in India. The education industry stands as the highest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-funded sector, with corporations investing ₹2669 Crores. This sector encompasses training and special learning initiatives to ensure the population receives fair education and skill development. The surge in ed-tech companies, accelerated by the impact of Covid-19, has further revolutionized the education landscape in India.

Both private and government schools are integrating new technologies into their curricula to provide quality education tailored to diverse learning paces and methodologies. Regulatory mechanisms and bodies govern various aspects within the education sector, addressing diverse concerns and ensuring justice.

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    • At Indian Law Company (ILC), the KSK team caters to the unique needs of educational institutions, offering services ranging from documentation for institution setup to intellectual property protection for ed-tech ventures. Our services include:

      • Strategizing and implementing plans for setting up institutions
      • Acquiring licenses and regulatory approvals
      • Due diligence
      • Dispute resolution
      • Data protection
      • Drafting and vetting agreements and other documents
      • Ensuring compliance
      • Enforcement of Intellectual Property rights
      • Legal advisory
      • Project Financing
      • Taxation

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Education laws in India are categorized based on the level and method of education. Key acts include the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; The National Minority Educational Institutional Act; Central Universities Act, 2009; Acts related to technical education like the School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014; National Institutes of Technology Act, 2012; Distance learning act; Indira Gandhi Open University Act, 1985; and Copyright Acts such as the Copyright Act, 1957 & Copyright Amendment Act, 2012.

The Ministry of Education facilitates digital school registration through its National Government Services portal. The process involves filling a School Registration form, obtaining certifications such as registration of society, recognition, upgradation, affiliation, health certificate, and site plan approval affidavit. The portal offers digital assistance for registrations and query resolution.

Any education technology developed and implemented by a company to enhance learning outcomes qualifies as Ed-tech. Ed-tech start-ups, numbering over 100 in India as of 2022, constitute a $2 billion industry and are the third most funded sector.

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