Mrs. Kushal Sigh Appointed as NCPCR Chairperson
Mrs. Kushal Singh has been appointed as the Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. She was selected by a Committee headed by Smt. Krishna Tirath, Minister of Women and Child Development. The Secretary, M/O WCD is also a member of the Committee. Mrs. Kushal… Read More
Tags: Government of India, India, Krishna Tirath, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Rajasthan, Rajasthan government
Cabinet Approval to National Policy for Children, 2012
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the National Policy for Children, 2012. The Policy reaffirms the government`s commitment to the realisation of the rights of all children in the country. It recognizes every person below the age of eighteen years as a child and that childhood is an integral part of life with… Read More
Tags: Best interests, Cabinet of India, Capacity development, Child development, Child protection, Collective action, Ministry of Women and Child Development, National Policy
Integrated Child Protection Scheme under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
Civil Rights to Orphans The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 [JJ Act] is the primary legislation for children in difficult circumstances which provides for care and rehabilitation of children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, including orphans by providing for proper care, protection and treatment… Read More
Tags: Centrally Sponsored Scheme, Foster care, ICPS, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Ministry of Women, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Orphan, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000
Implementation on National Child Health Programme under Under National Rural Health Mission
Under National Rural Health Mission, the following interventions are being implemented to improve child health situation in the country: 1. Promotion of Institutional Delivery through JananiSurakshaYojana (JSY) and JananiShishuSurakshaKaryakram (JSSK): Promoting Institutional delivery to ensure skilled birth attendance is a key to reducing both maternal and neo-natal mortality. JSY incentivizes pregnant women to opt for… Read More
Tags: Disease, Folic Acid, India, Infant, LokSabha, Ministry of Women and Child Development, National Rural Health Mission, School health services
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