India’s child well-being index

Why is it in the news?
  • A report on Child's well being is released by the non government organisation World Vision India and research institute IFMR LEAD.
  • A report on Child's well being is released by the non government organisation World Vision India and research institute IFMR LEAD.
  • The report is an attempt to look at how India fairs on child well-being using a composite child well-being index.
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    • About the Report:
      (1) The report provides insights on health, nutrition, education, sanitation and child protection.
      (2) The dimensions of the index include healthy individual development, positive relationships and protective contexts.
      (3) Focusing on the three key dimensions, 24 indicators were selected to develop the computation of the child well-being index.
      (4) The report highlights the multi-dimensional approach towards measuring child well-being- going beyond mere income poverty.
      (5) The report emphasises on triggering policy level changes, seek better budgetary allocations and initiate discussions with all stakeholders which can help in enhancing the quality of life of all children in the country.
      • Findings of the Report:
    Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 28th Aug 2019
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