Central Act (2025): The National Sports Governance Act, 2025
Child Rights & Youth
17 policy documents tracked in this sector, plus 21 related analysis, announcements and news items
Policy Type Breakdown
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Constitutional foundations
Full policy history →Where this sector's policy story begins — in the Constituent Assembly, 1946–1949.
Free and compulsory education
The unmet ten-year deadline eventually produced the 86th Amendment (2002) inserting Article 21A and the Right to Education Act 2009 — with Samagra Shiksha and NEP 2020's foundational-literacy push as its programme descendants. Read the debate →
Policy documents 15
Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force
Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.
Development of over 14,500 PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) to showcase NEP 2020 implementation. Provides green, safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments with emphasis on modern pedagogy.
New short-term military recruitment scheme for soldiers called Agniveers with four-year tenure across Army, Navy, and Air Force. 25% retained permanently after four years; others receive a Seva Nidhi package.
First comprehensive education policy in 34 years replacing the 1986 policy. Introduces 5+3+3+4 school structure, multidisciplinary higher education, mother tongue instruction till Grade 5, and targets 50% GER in higher education by 2035.
National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.
Central Act enacted 2015-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.
Central Act enacted 2012-06-19. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Made free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14 years under Article 21A. Mandated 25% reservation in private schools for economically weaker sections and set pupil-teacher ratios.
Central Act enacted 2009-08-26. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Centrally sponsored scheme to universalise access to and improve quality of secondary education (Classes IX-X). Target to achieve 75% enrolment ratio by providing infrastructure, teacher training, and removing gender and socio-economic barriers.
Central Act enacted 2007-01-10. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 2006-01-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Major expansion of the universal elementary education programme aimed at providing quality education to all children aged 6-14 years. Enhanced funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development across states.
In the making 2
Bills, drafts open for comment, Parliament Q&A
Analysis & research 15
Reports, briefs and long reads
Last week, amid the roar of young voices asking for accountability, amid the courage of their songs and the humour of their memes, there was the usual absence of support from government officials and business leaders. But this time there was also an eerie silence from an extremely important segment of the country: the nonprofits. Some of us in the team spent the week on social media scouring the handles of nonprofits, especially those who work with the youth, to find out what they were doing for
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The racialisation of British Sikhs, UN report on Palestinian children, Arms markets across the world, and more.
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Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive, and protected environment where they can reach their full potential....
Sonam YadavSenior Associate – Civic Learning I still remember the day that changed everything. A government school principal approached me with a desperate plea: “Our students have no mathematics teacher for their board exams. Could you help?” That single question redirected my entire life’s trajectory. As an army child who had moved frequently throughout my […]
There was significant anticipation surrounding the interim Union budget this year with the elections round the corner. The anticipation primarily revolved around bolstering measures for addressing popular concerns and grassroots level issues. This included providing a boost to people’s needs such as essential food and nutrition services, particularly for children and pregnant women, as the … Continue reading "Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?" The post Did the interim budge
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Announcements 4
Official press releases
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Government of India press release: Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 to Kick Off in New Delhi from June 15th to 17th, ...
Government of India press release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 Weightlifting medallists with cash rewards; urges athletes to inspire next generation by visiting schools and colleges
Government of India press release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Ad...
News coverage 2
Journalism about this sector — not policy documents
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has proposed increasing the enrollment fee for new lawyers from ₹750 to ₹22,500 through the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The Supreme Court reserved judgment on a petition challenging Maharashtra's policy barring individuals with more than two children from contesting local body elections.