Stunted, Wasted: On Global Nutrition Report 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-05 OPINION Relevant for: Government Policies & Welfare Schemes Topic: Welfare of Children – Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies The health, longevity and well-being of Indians has improved since Independence, and the high levels of economic growth over the past two-and-half-decades have made more funds available to…

Disabilities Act: States Going Slow On Rollout, Says Study

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-05 OPINION Relevant for: Government Policies & Welfare Schemes Topic: Welfare of Persons with Disability – Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies A study conducted by the Disability Rights India Foundation (DRIF) on the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, across 24 States, has…

#Metoo: Gom May Review Law

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-11-30 OPINION Relevant for: Government Policies & Welfare Schemes Topic: Welfare of Women – Schemes & their performance; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies The Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to examine sexual harassment at the workplace may consider amending the law to ensure workplace safety, according to government sources. The GoM…