India, March 21 -- Several parents in Odisha voiced their concerns on Friday regarding the age requirements for admission into Class 1 through Right to Education (RTE)-Paradarshi portal, as the existing regulation allows for registration of children only if they are at least six years old by September 1.

This policy particularly affects children who turn six between the dates of March 31 and September 1, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction among the parents.

Rajya Abibhabaka Mahasangha (a parents' outfit in Odisha) expressed strong opposition to the age criteria, highlighting inconsistencies between State and Central government rules. While central schools, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, permit admissions for children aged between si...