Karnataka action plan skipping critical issues irks child rights activists

The Department of School Education has rolled out an action plan for the primary and high schools for the ongoing academic year 2024-25.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jul 02, 2024 | 12:15 PMUpdatedJul 02, 2024 | 12:15 PM

Government of Karnataka Department of Education School Action Plan Activist Child Labour Child Marriage POCSO

Child rights activists in Karnataka expressed concern over the government’s action plan for the current academic year skipping critical issues such as child rights, labour, marriage, and POCSO Act. However, activists and educationists welcomed the government’s decision to formulate annual action plans but they stressed the need for detailed and effective implementation to develop life skills among children.

Read the full story here