The history of child rights

NATIONAL POLICY AND

LEGISLATION IN
RELATION TO CHILD
HEALTH AND WELFARE
 The Government of India
adopted a National Policy for
children in August 1974.
 THE POLICY DECLARES……
“It shall be the policy of the state to provide adequate
services to children,both before and after birth and
through the period of growth, to ensure their full
physical,mental and social development. The state
shall Progressively increase the scope of such
services so that,within a reasonable time,all children
in the country enjoy optimum conditions for their
balanced growth.”
❖ According to the declaration,the development
of children has been considered as integral part
of national development.

❖The policy recognizes children as the

“Nation’s supremely important asset” and
declares that the nation is responsible for their
“Nurture and solicitude”.

❖It also emphasizes the priorities of children’s

program and special focus on child
health,child nutrition and welfare of the
handicapped and destitute children.
THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIA’S NATIONAL
POLICY FOR CHILDREN ARE:
1. A comprehensive health program for all children
and provision of nutrition services for children.
2. Provision of health care,nutrition and nutrition
education for expectant and nursing mothers.
3.Free and compulsory education up to the age of 14
years,informal education for preschoolers and
efforts to reduce wastage and stagnation in
schools.
• 4.Out of school education for those
Not having access to formal education.
5.Promotion of games,recreation and extracurricular
activities in schools and community centers.
6.Special programs for children from weaker sections.
7.Facilities for education,training and rehabilitation for
children in distress.
8.Protection against neglect,cruelty And exploitation.
9.Banning of employment in hazardous occupations
and in heavy work for children.
10.Special treatment,education,rehabilitationand care of
physically handicapped,emotionally disturbed or
mentally retarded children.
11.Priority for the protection and relief of children in
times of national distress and calamity.
12.Special programs to encourage talented and gifted
children,particularly from the weaker sections.
13.Paramount consideration in all relevant laws is the
“Interests of children”.
14.Strengthening family ties to enable children to grow
within the family, neighborhood and community
environment.
Legislations related to child welfare
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