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Child Rights & Youth
15 policy documents tracked in this sector, plus 80 related analysis, announcements and news items
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76Last 30 Days
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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.
Analysis & research 17
Reports, briefs and long reads
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India’s chairship with the unanimous adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration, themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The declaration backed India and Brazil for expanded, permanent roles at […] The post BRICS and the Global South: Between Unity and Contradiction appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad as the country prepares for significant growth in data centre capacity and enterprise AI adoption.
UPI will remain completely free for all person-to-person transactions and for 96% of merchant transactions under the new framework. A nominal MDR will apply only to larger merchant payments above Rs. 2,000, with proceeds supporting small merchant adoption.
Sports Minister Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced a 10-member task force to assess the revival of Formula 1 in India. The panel aims to prepare a roadmap for hosting a race by 2028, over a decade after India last hosted one in 2013.
“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a lecture series, it’s where students stop studying policy and start making it. The post POLICYSHAALA – Building Youth Reformers for Freedom and Prosperity appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Martin Macwan is a human rights activist from Gujarat, India, and the founder of Navsarjan Trust, Dalit Shakti Kendra, and Dalit Foundation. The recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2000, Martin has spent decades challenging untouchability by mobilising marginalised communities and organising campaigns across the country. His mentorship and grassroots activism have inspired generations of young leaders from India’s marginalised communities. In this interview wi
Martin Macwan is a human rights activist from Gujarat, India, and the founder of Navsarjan Trust, Dalit Shakti Kendra, and Dalit Foundation. The recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in 2000, Martin has spent decades challenging untouchability by mobilising marginalised communities and organising campaigns across the country. His mentorship and grassroots activism have inspired generations of young leaders from India’s marginalised communities. In this interview wi
NIELIT and Intel India launch Agentic AI skilling programmes to strengthen India’s AI talent pipeline and prepare youth for an AI-driven workforce.
India’s e-commerce market projected to reach US$ 345 billion by 2030; dark stores expected to triple
India’s e-commerce market is projected to reach US$ 345 billion by 2030, driven by rapid growth in quick commerce, AI adoption and rising online consumption across Tier II and Tier III cities.
Across Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj (Allahabad) district, there are eight food packaging and processing plants responsible for meeting the nutritional needs of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children. These plants are part of the Take Home Ration (THR) programme, which is an extension of the Integrated Child Development Services scheme (ICDS) (subsumed under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 in 2021). Launched in 1975, the ICDS has since evolved into one of the largest community-
UPI has completed a decade of operations, emerging as a key pillar of India’s digital payments ecosystem, with rapid growth in transaction volumes, value, bank participation and international adoption.
Ashish Bharadwaj, Distinguished Fellow for Law and Education, Gateway House, was the chief guest at the 70th birthday and 80th Independence Day celebration at Udayanchal High School, Mumbai. He spoke about the heroes of the independence movement, young and old, and connected the lessons of India's history to the country's youth. The post Independence Day at Udayanchal High School appeared first on Gateway House.
Ashish Bharadwaj, Distinguished Fellow for Law and Education, Gateway House, was the chief guest at the 70th birthday and 80th Independence Day celebration at Udayachal High School, Mumbai. He spoke about the heroes of the independence movement, young and old, and connected the lessons of India's history to the country's youth. The post Independence Day at Udayachal High School appeared first on Gateway House.
India aims to raise gems and jewellery exports to US$ 100 billion by 2040 by advancing design-led manufacturing, branding, technology adoption and value addition under the ‘Crafted in India’ proposition.
In April 2026, nearly 8,000 teachers across Jharkhand taught in classrooms while fasting in protest. The action was organised in response to reports that the School Education and Literacy Department had halted funding for 223 of the state’s 523 non-aided institutions for FY 2025–26. Teachers warned that the move would put the education of nearly four lakh students at risk and announced a statewide mahadharna in Ranchi. That same month, the government delayed the long-overdue Jharkhand Teac
Announcements 3
Official press releases
Government of India press release: Ministry of Law and Justice Celebrates National Sports Day 2026 with Two Day Sports Meet
Government of India press release: Ministry of Law and Justice Celebrates National Sports Day 2026 with Two Day Sports M...
Government of India press release: “Khelo India Dialogue – Khel Ki Baat, PM Modi Ke Saath” to be Organised Nationwide on 27th August 2026 to celebrate National Sports Day
News coverage 60
Journalism about this sector — not policy documents
The decision comes after two Indian government sources told Reuters they had in recent weeks pressed tech companies like Google and Microsoft to report child abuse content concerning India directly
Under what powers can the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights summon social media platforms and other companies?
So far, this information has been shared with the U.S.-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which has in turn shared India-specific CSAM reports with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
The protest was launched after a delegation of students met SPPU Vice-Chancellor Suresh Gosavi on September 21, 2026 and sought the immediate withdrawal of the increase
Succession, wealth preservation and changing business opportunities are prompting younger members of Indian business families to explore alternatives to traditional enterprises
The expansion will benefit around 15.3 lakh students studying in Classes VI to VIII in 15,454 government and government-aided schools across the State
Ganeshan, who had worked at Gem Granites for 23 years, had in his possession a video purportedly showing Veeramani engaging in an obscene act with a minor girl
ABVP secured all 12 student union posts unopposed at Government Sanskrit College, Tripunithura, after no other party filed nominations.
An order had earlier been issued to constitute a committee to explore alternative uses for the buildings and properties of the closed schools.
The All Karnataka State Student Association said the High Court's September 21 order had created an independent and time-bound mechanism to establish the truth regarding alleged irregularities
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said that a case had been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
Veeramani Child Assault Case: ₹70-Crore Money Trail, Cover-Up Under Scanner
In 1995-96, Rekha Gupta became general secretary of DUSU. The following year, in 1996-97, she was elected president of the Delhi University Students’ Union.
The figures – which include 45 suicides – are in line with student intake from these marginalised groups in the government-owned institutions.
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