Health
With a mere 0.9% of India GDP being spent on health care, the scenario, not surprisingly, is not a very pleasing one. Data shows that every second child in the country suffers from malnutrition that over 1,000 people succumb to Tuberculosis every day that almost 60,000 children are born with HIV each year... Read More
Children
Despite the numerous promises and provisions made by the Indian government, the state of many of India’s children continues to be pitiable. Statistics reveal that there are close to 17 million child labourers, about 3 to 5 lakh children are forcibly engaged in prostitution and at least 18 million children live on the streets in India.... Read More
Education
Government reports indicate that 59 million children between 6-14 years do not attend school. Official information further indicates that just a little over one-third of all children who enroll in grade one reach grade eight. And this in a country which has made education for children in the age group 6-14 years a fundamental right? ... Read More