News

June 26, 2018

Much attention in the preceding years has gone on the issue of declining learning outcomes in children. A range of solutions have been offered including stronger academic standards, regular testing and training of teachers. Quality of education, however cannot be insured unless schools become safe and a welcoming place for children to learn and thrive. Some social groups are more vulnerable than others; Scheduled caste children face multiple forms of discrimination, violence and exclusion. Of the 60 million child labourers in India, 40% come from Dalit families alone. The last survey by the government (2007) on child abuse revealed nearly 70% children faced physical abuse and about 50% were sexually abused.