Child Rights Commission Not In Favour Of Amendment

Expressing reservation over the Union government’s proposed amendments to the Child Labour Act to allow children aged less than 14 to work in non-hazardous places suc...

More Efforts Needed To Safeguard Child Rights'

The first workshop on New Juvenile Justice Act 2015, was held in Jaipur on Saturday, which laid emphasis on health and education of children.

Directorate of Child W...

TV's Top 5 That Get It Right

Prime Time showcases a number of shows on premier channels. During the crowded three hour band, a few have had a really long innings and are still going strong. It’s ...

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi Blames Environment Degradation for Rising Prices

Union Women and Child Welfare Minister Maneka Gandhi today blamed environmental degradation for spiraling prices of essential commodities, which has been burning a hole in ...

MP Govt To Provide Free Meal To Pregnant Women

With an aim to reduce maternal and infant mortalities and ensure overall maternal health, the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government has decided to provide one free meal every day ...

Cases of rising infant deaths in tribal hamlets worry officials

Efforts to counsel Lambada tribal women on the importance of protecting girl child notwithstanding, the Women and Child Welfare Department is worried over the increasing in...

Children: A Policy, A Charter and A Plan of Action. Are They Enough

India has the largest child population in the world.  More than 40 of India’s children are under 18 years.

India is armed with a policy, a charter and a ...

Rs. 20 for food, all expenses: Girls in these Karnataka hostels deprived twice over?

Bangalore: Karnataka’s government-run hostels for deprived girl children have been criticized for being more of a farce than a measure of empowerment by the state&rsq...

Rs. 20 for food, all expenses: Girls in these Karnataka hostels deprived twice over?

Bangalore: Karnataka’s government-run hostels for deprived girl children have been criticized for being more of a farce than a measure of empowerment by the state&rsq...