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The present study examined the perception of teachers about implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 in tribal areas of Odisha. The investigator used Convergent Parallel Design for the present study. The sample consisted of 220 teachers from 40 selected elementary schools of 4 blocks of Kandhamala District, Odisha. Purposive sampling technique was used for selection of Sample. The investigator had developed an interview schedule to know the perception of teachers towards implementation of RTE Act in tribal areas, capitation fees, admission provision, training of teachers, SMC, curriculum, monitory and supervision, library facilities and mid-day-meal scheme. Data were analysed by using percentage and graphs. The results indicated that, overall perception of teachers towards RTE Act is positive and courageous. Most of the respondents viewed RTE Act is essential for achieving Universalisation of elementary education. Very rare schools collected capitation fee and 8.18% schools held back or expelled the children from schools till completion of elementary education and half of the teachers viewed that RTE Act, 2009 is difficult to implement in tribal areas of Odisha.