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NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child(UNCRC)
Article 31 51: State parties shall
recognize right of the child to rest
and leisure and to engage in play and
recreational activities.
Provisions in the Constitution of India and
Domestic Legislation/Policy Measures in
Consonance with UNCRC
9. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Scheme by the State and the Central Government.
For children upto 6 months under mother’s care, 6
months to 3 years under mother’s care, 3-6 years at
the Anganwadi Centre, 6-14 years under Mid Day Meal
Scheme in schools.
10. Creches are being run under Rajiv Gandhi
National Creche Scheme for the Children of Working
Mothers.
11. Various Labour Laws provide for crèches for
children of the female workers at their workplace.
12. In respect of ST children the Ashram residential
schools in tribal areas are being run by the
Governments.
13. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (residential
schools) for rural meritorious students are being run by
the Government.
14. Reservation for SC/ST and OBC students in
educational institutions.
15. Pre-matric and post-matric Scholarships for
Gaps between UNCRC
& Indian Laws (G) and
Recommendations(R)