Need to help boys disclose sexual abuse: Activists
The government informed Parliament last week that the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) will for the first time collect gender disaggregated data on sexual assaults against children.
Exclusive courts for child abuse cases
The Supreme Court directed the government to set up special courts in those districts where more than 100 cases of sexual offences against children are pending.
Rajasthan vaccination drive starts amid protests
The measles-rubella vaccination campaign, targeted to cover 2.26 crore children up to 15 years of age, has started in Rajasthan amid protests by parents in some parts of the State.
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019
Government introduced the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.
‘Tuberculosis Free India’ initiative
Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have signed MoU to forge inter-sectoral convergence at the level of policy, planning and programme implementation for accelerated response towards “Tuberculosis Free India” initiative.
LaQshya
In order to improve quality of care in labour room and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities, government of India has launched “LaQshya” (Labour room Quality improvement Initiative) .
Amendments to POCSO Act
In an amendment to POCSO Act, Government redefines child porn, moots stiff penalties under the act.
Swadhar Greh Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Swadhar Greh Scheme for rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances.
Cabinet approves The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.
Stringent Punishment for Sexual Crimes against Children
Union Cabinet has approved the Amendments in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.