It is widely acknowledged that the highest level of mental and physical well-being can be achieved by investing in initial five year of birth of baby. Critically examine Government of India's interventions in this direction.

The mental and physical well being of Infants are measured by the indicators such as Infant mortality rate (IMF), neo-natal mortality rate (NMR), the bodyweight of the infant, and maternal mortality rate (IMR). These indicators are determined by various factors ..

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According to World Bank report 22% of Indians live below poverty line. With such a large population unable to support themselves, does targeted basic income make sense? Critically examine.

TBI is premised on the idea that each poor individual needs guaranteed minimum income which they can count on and also provide the necessary material foundation for a life with access to basic goods and a life of dignity . ..

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There is an urgent need to redefine the role of states vis-à-vis centre in higher education and research in the country. Discuss critically.

It is believed that in India, the states have very little participation as well decision-making powers in matters of higher education and research in India. India aspires to reach world standards in education and research every year, but just with ..

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India is among few countries, that have not ratified ILO Conventions on Child Labour, Worst Forms of Child Labour and Minimum Age of Employment. While elucidating the reasons for the same, discuss the current policy stance of the government.

Some of the reasons which can be attributed for India not ratifying ILO Conventions on Child Labour, Worst Forms of Child Labour and Minimum Age of Employment could be- India has not totally abolished of all forms of undeniable worst forms of child labour ..

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Discuss the so called "Core Labor Standards" under the 'Declaration of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work' of International Labour Organization.

The Core Labor Standards are a set of four fundamental,universal and individual human rights set out in eight Fundamental International Labor organization human rights conventions.The standards are among the most widely ratified ILO (international labor organization) conventions. With the 1998 ..

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To what extent, the recently passed Right of Persons with Disabilities Bill is "enabling" with respective to the persons with mental illness? Critically examine.

In an effort to realise the goal of sugamya Bharatiya abhiyaan I.e empowerment of person with disabilities ,parliament has recently passed right of person with disabilities 2016           Right of person with disabilities bill 2016(Ropd) is ..

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