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Observations on the Child Welfare Scene in India

NCJ Number
115962
Journal
Child Welfare Volume: 68 Issue: 2 Dated: (March/April 1989) Pages: 141-144
Author(s)
D Damania
Date Published
1989
Length
4 pages
Annotation
Child welfare, and the concern for the vulnerable child, have long been important concerns of the government of India, from the early days of India's independence.
Abstract
The constitution of India aims to secure social, economic, and political justice to all its citizens. India started on this difficult journey in 1951. This article examines the situation of children in India today. (Author abstract)