Discuss the major goals of universalisation of elementary education.

Major Goals of Universalisation of Elementary Education (UEE):

Under the constitutional mandate of Article 21A and the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, UEE seeks to achieve four universal pillars:

1. 1. Universal Access (सार्वभौमिक पहुंच): Providing primary schooling within 1 km and upper primary schooling within 3 km of every child's habitation, eliminating geographical exclusion.
2. 2. Universal Enrolment (सार्वभौमिक नामांकन): Ensuring 100% net enrollment of all children aged 6–14 years across socio-economic divides, with special focus on girls, SC/ST, and PwD children.
3. 3. Universal Retention (सार्वभौमिक ठहराव): Eliminating dropouts through quality school environments, Mid-Day Meal (PM POSHAN), free textbooks/uniforms, and remedial coaching.
4. 4. Universal Quality Learning Achievement (सार्वभौमिक गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा): Achieving age-appropriate foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN under NIPUN Bharat) and bridging learning gaps.
5. 5. Social Equity: Reserving minimum 25% seats in private un-aided schools for disadvantaged children (Sec 12(1)(c), RTE Act).