National Girl Child Day
Context:
Every year, January 24th is celebrated as National Girl Child Day
Relevance:
GS-02 (Issues related to women, gender)
About:
- The objective of celebrating National Girl Child Day is to highlight the rights, education, status, and welfare of girls.
- It was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008.
- National Girl Child Day primarily fights against gender discrimination and aims to promote equality.
- It also focuses on addressing issues related to
- Female foeticide
- Declining sex ratio
- Gender biases
- The day apparently underscores the importance of the overall growth of girls for societal advancement and strives to create a secure environment for girls
Government Initiatives for Girl Child Development
- Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006: Penalises child marriage.
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012: Addresses child abuse with strengthened implementation rules in 2020.
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2015: Ensures care and protection for children in need.
- Mission Vatsalya:
- Provides child protection services like the Child Helpline and Track Child Portal (operational since 2012).
- Helps match missing children with those found and housed in Child Care Institutions (CCIs).
- PM CARES for Children Scheme: Supports children orphaned due to COVID-19.
- Collaborations with NIMHANS and E-SAMPARK Program: Offers mental health and medical care.
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