Multiple choice

The Ministry of Women and Child Development on 26 July 2012 drafted the National Policy for Children, 2012. The revised draft policy reaffirms the government's commitment towards children and addresses new challenges, seeking to realize the full potential of children's rights throughout the country. In which year was the first National Policy for Children formulated?

  1. 1962

  2. 1974

  3. 1986

  4. 1998
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Explanation

The first National Policy on Children was formulated in 1974. The first policy of 1974 described children as a supremely important asset and made the state responsible for providing equal opportunities for growth and development of all children. The policy primarily focused on health and education of the children.

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