As per the Constitution of India, after the 86th Constitutional Amendment, which directive principle was modified to ensure early childhood care and educa- tion below the age of six?
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The 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002) modified Article 45 — which originally directed the state to provide free and compulsory education for children. After amendment, Art.45 was changed to focus on early childhood care and education for children below 6 years, while the main education right (6-14 years) was moved to the new Article 21A as a fundamental right.