Social Welfare and Law

The Preamble to the Constitution of India states that the state shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which social, economic, and political justice is informed by the principles of socialism, secularism, and democracy.

The Constitution of India guarantees six fundamental rights: the right to equality, the right to freedom, the right against exploitation, the right to freedom of religion, the right to education, and the right to constitutional remedies. The right to social security is not a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution.

The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India are non-justiciable, meaning that they are not legally enforceable by the courts. However, they are considered to be fundamental in the governance of the country and are expected to be followed by the state.

The Right to Information Act, 2005 is not a social welfare legislation. It is a transparency and accountability law that gives citizens the right to access information from government departments and public authorities.

The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) provides financial assistance to old age persons, widows, disabled persons, and other categories of people who are in need of social assistance.

Vocational training is not a component of the ICDS scheme. The ICDS scheme provides supplementary nutrition, immunization, pre-school education, and other services to children in India.

The Panchayati Raj system in India is a system of local self-government that gives powers to the elected representatives of villages and other local bodies to administer and manage their own affairs.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in India in 1990. It is a statutory body that works to protect and promote the rights of women in India.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted in India to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation, and to provide rehabilitation and support to victims of child sexual abuse.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 was enacted in India to provide care and protection to children in need of care and protection, and to provide rehabilitation and support to children in conflict with the law.

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted in India to protect the rights of transgender persons and to provide welfare benefits to transgender persons.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 was enacted in India to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and to provide welfare benefits to persons with disabilities.

The National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986 emphasized the importance of universalization of elementary education and vocationalization of secondary education.

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a program that was launched in India in 2000. It is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to provide universal access to elementary education.

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a program that was launched in India in 1995. It is a school meal program that provides free lunches to children in primary and upper primary schools.