National policy for children-flex

1. NATIONAL POLICY FOR CHILDREN
The government of India adopted a national policy for children in august
1974: The principles of India’s national policy for children are as following:
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 mother.
3. Free and comprehensive education up to 14 years of age and reduce
wastage and stagnation in school.
4. Out of school education, for those not has access to formal education.
5. Promotion of games recreation and extracurricular activities in school and
community centers.
6. Special program for children of weaker section.
7. Facilities for education, training and rehabilitation for children of 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, rehabilitation and care of physically
handicapped, emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded children.
11.Priority for the protection and relief of the children in times of national
distress and calamity.
12.Special programs to encourage talented and gifted children, particularly of
weaker section.
13.The paramount consideration in all relevant laws in the “interests of
children”.
14.Strengthening family ties to enable children to grow within the family,
neighborhood and community.
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