Soha Moitra

The Right to Education Act 2009, since its enactment, has led to a significant shift in our education system. It has brought about a steady progress and for the sixth time in a row, the country has witnessed an enrollment rate of 95 per cent. While this impressive figure can be construed as a credible success, a closer look, however, lays bare the ...

More than two lakh infants in Uttar Pradesh die within the first month of birth and more than three lakh children don’t live to celebrate their first birthday (Annual Health Survey 2012-13). These figures become more stark and worrisome when we consider the fact that children between 0-6 constitute over 15% of UP’s population and that around on...

Half of the children residing in slums in New Delhi are underweight, a study released by NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) showed on today.

More than one-third of under five year olds living in the Indian capital's slums are malnourished, a survey conducted by a child rights group said on Thursday, adding that this showed government child health schemes were not reaching the poor.

The Right to Education Act 2009, since its enactment, has led to a significant shift in our education system. It has brought about a steady progress and for the sixth time in a row, the country has witnessed an enrollment rate of 95 per cent. While this impressive figure can be construed as a credible success, a closer look, however, lays bare the ...

More than two lakh infants in Uttar Pradesh die within the first month of birth and more than three lakh children don’t live to celebrate their first birthday (Annual Health Survey 2012-13). These figures become more stark and worrisome when we consider the fact that children between 0-6 constitute over 15% of UP’s population and that around on...

Half of the children residing in slums in New Delhi are underweight, a study released by NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) showed on today.

More than one-third of under five year olds living in the Indian capital's slums are malnourished, a survey conducted by a child rights group said on Thursday, adding that this showed government child health schemes were not reaching the poor.