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Digital Divide in Schools and UDISE Report

Digital Divide in Schools and UDISE Report A Union government survey of 15 lakh schools from across the country has revealed that only 22% of schools in India had internet facilities in the academic year 2019-20, indicating the vast majority of schools for which, imparting digital education, is necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has proved an uphill task. UDISE Report The survey is part of an annual exercise carried out by the Union government for th

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) On January 12th, the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights, which was established in 2007 under the Commission for the Protection of Child Rights Act of 2005, celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. To completely devote this anniversary to children, the Commission conducted a Quiz on the occasion of National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanti) to raise awareness about child rights among youngsters. It is a pl

Right to protect Genetic Information

Right to protect Genetic Information Children have the right to prevent their genetic information from being disclosed in DNA tests without their permission, according to a decision by the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court also ruled that DNA tests on children should only be used as a last resort to prove infidelity. About the judgment: The decision was made in response to a petition that was submitted by a man who denied being the father of his second kid and accused

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the delay in India’s system of child adoption. What is Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)? Statutory body- CARA is enacted under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Launched- 1990 Aim- To oversee child adoption procedures, in the best interest of the child, for Indians and non-resident Indians living abroad. Mandate- To monitor and regulate in-country and inter-c