National Policy for Children 1974
Government of India
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Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
India
22 August 1974
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The Government of India have had for consideration the question of evolving a national policy for welfare of children. 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.
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