The effect of screen time on the youngest generation, especially in their formative years, needs urgent redressal.
Tag: child rights
Children’s Day Special: There Is a Lot Left to Be Done to Protect Children
Children are not a homogeneous category. They too are divided by caste, religion, gender, geographical differences, age or (dis)ability. It is critical to ensure that there is no child …
How Children With Special Needs Are Being Left Out of Mainstream Education in India
Apart from a lack of inclusive policies and resources in schools, the existing laws in India that govern education for persons with disabilities also aren’t clear.
In Photos | God’s Wife, Every Man’s Woman: The Lives of ‘Joginis’ in South India
In 1988, the Government of India banned this practice of sexual slavery. However, it is still prevalent in some parts of the country.
Children’s Share in Budget Has Nearly Halved Since Modi Took Charge
An analysis of Union budgets shows the share for children came down from 4.64% in 2013-14 to 2.35% in 2022-23.
Making the Illegal Legal? Amendment in Rajasthan Raises Questions About Child Marriage
A recent change to Rajasthan’s marriage registration Act has drawn a wave of criticism and caused confusion.