"I think a lot of acceleration has happened, also because of the intervention of the courts, which have said that states have to accelerate on creating the infrastructure needed for schools. It is a welcome measure," he told reporters here.
"I think we owe it to our children to create these minimum facilities so that every child can go to school. I know states like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal to name a few have expressed some concerns (over implementing the Act). I think their primary concern is shortage of teachers. But, we will work with them towards meeting the objective," he said.
Raju was replying to a query about the preparedness to implement the Act as he had earlier ruled out extension of the deadline for enforcing the legislation beyond March 2013.
"I know it is important to create capacity of teachers. But, I think the larger cause is the cause for the children, who are our human resources and I think we have to create the environment for the kids to learn. I am sure that we can make it happen if we think about it in a positive manner," he said.