Q12. Consider the following Statements regarding National Policy for Children:
1. It recognizes every person below the age of 14 years as a child.
2. The Policy recognizes childhood as an integral part of life with a value of its own, and a long term, sustainable, multi-sectoral, integrated and inclusive approach is necessary for the harmonious development and protection of children.
Identify the correct statements:
(b) Only 2
The Government adopted a new National Policy for Children (NPC) in April, 2013. The new Policy reaffirms the government’s commitment to the realization of the rights of all children in the country. It recognizes every person below the age of eighteen years as a child. The Policy recognizes childhood as an integral part of life with a value of its own, and a long term, sustainable, multi-sectoral, integrated and inclusive approach is necessary for the harmonious development and protection of children. The Policy lays down the guiding principles that must be respected by the national, state and local government in their actions and initiatives affecting children