National Plan of Action for Children 2005

Abstract

In order to achieve the targets set by the Constitution of India and UN General Assembly the National Plan of Action for Children, 2005 has been introduced in the Parliament. ICDS is being universalised with enhanced rate of assistance for nutrition. ITPA is being amended to save the girl child from trafficking and exploitation. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is being intensified to reach our goals in time. Better tie-ups are being arranged to pull out working children for their integration in regular schooling system. Rural Health Mission is another attempt to cover better health services in rural areas. Better water and sanitation facilities are being planned for covering 100% habitations. Implementation of PNDT is being made more effective to curb menace of infanticide and foeticide. Child Marriage (Restraint) Act is proposed to be replaced with a better and an effective Act. An Act is being drafted on Offences against Children.