सव भव तु सिखनः ु alleged inadequate governmental ac on to address the educa onal gap, par cularly in remote areas without Internet access. In response to the Commission's direc ons, the Under Secretary of the Department of School Educa on and Literacy, Government of India, provided requisite reports in the ma er. Notably, the Commission undertook various measures related to educa on during the pandemic. It acknowledged the excep onal challenges posed by the pandemic and issued advisories to safeguard Par cularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) during this period. Addi onally, the Commission organised a webinar tled 'Effect of Virtual Educa on on School Children', engaging experts, officials, civil society members, and stakeholders to discuss the implica ons of virtual educa on. The Commission shared the recommenda ons and proceedings from these ini a ves with ministries and agencies, including Educa on, Women and Child Development, Home Affairs, Electronics and IT, NCERT, and NITI Aayog. These en es were tasked with implemen ng the recommenda ons and providing ac on taken reports. In response, the Ministry of Educa on submi ed an Ac on Taken Report (ATR), addressing the Commission's recommenda ons. A er thorough review, the Commission, on 10 June 2021, directed the case file's transfer to its Research Division. The aim was to analyse the report and formulate advisory guidelines, ensuring the Right to Educa on for children, in collabora on with the Commission's Core Group on Children. Upon examining the Ministry of Educa on's report, the Commission concluded that the Government of India had adopted several measures based on its recommendaons, aiming for comprehensive child development and bridging the digital divide. These measures focused on enhancing teachers' and ins tu ons' capabili es to deliver quality educa on through technological advancements. Importantly, the Commission stressed that the Right to Educa on, now a Fundamental Right under Ar cle 21A, was intrinsically linked to the right to life. Thus, the State's obliga on to provide thorough, highquality educa on was paramount, driven by technological progress. Ci ng the UDHR, the Commission underscored educaon's role in promo ng human rights and enhancing knowledge and skills. Given India's involvement in Chapter 7 - Thematic Areas crea ng and ra fying the UDHR, the implementa on of Ar cle 26, concerning the right to educa on, was impera ve. The Commission emphasised that cons tuonal rights aligned with human rights should guarantee educa on for all. The Supreme Court's perspec ve in the State of Tamil Nadu vs. K. Shyamsundar (2011) 8 SCC 737 case was cited, asser ng that the right to educa on (Ar cle 21A) should align with Ar cles 14 and 15 of the Cons tu on, ensuring equality in educa on quality. This encompassed not only free and compulsory educa on but also high-quality educa on, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds. Guided by these considera ons, the Commission advocated for a uniform educa on system that eliminated dispari es and discriminatory a tudes, fostering an egalitarian society. Such an approach would upli values, improve human life quality, and embody cons tu onal principles, regardless of factors such as caste, culture, religion, and gender. Consequently, the Commission urged all State Governments and Union Territories to implement the guidelines from advisories and steps taken by the Union Government. These measures aimed to ensure consistent, high-quality educa on for students across the na on, bridging societal gaps. The Union Government was also encouraged to be prepared to maintain educa on quality during crises like the COVID19 pandemic. In conclusion, the Commission recommended proac ve measures by the Secretary of the Ministry of Educa on, Government of India, and Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories. These measures were crucial to ensure educa on's delivery in both digital and physical formats, par cularly in rural areas. To eliminate the digital divide, collec ve efforts were needed to achieve universal educa on, encompassing underprivileged and marginalised children, fostering an enlightened society. With these observa ons, the case was concluded on 27 March 2023. 2.) Non-payment of the staff salaries and harassment of students Case No: 966/25/8/2020 The complainants/ vic ms are the Students of Saroj Mohan Ins tute of Technology, Degree Division, Gup para, Hoogly, West Bengal and they were intending to draw the a en on over the miserable condi on prevailing in their ins tu on. The college management 61