The following is an example of a question asked in Parliament.
Lok Sabha
Unstarred Question No: 48 Answered On:
15.12.2017
Converge of Schemes for Children
Manoj Rajoria
Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state
(a) Whether the Government proposes to converge various schemes and policies for children in the country;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and:
(c) If not, the reasons therefor?
(a) and (c) The Ministry has developed the National Plan of Action for Children 2016 which largely draws upon the existing programmes and schemes of various Ministries/Departments. It provides a framework for convergence and co-ordination between Ministries/Departments. If provides a framework for convergence and co-ordination between Ministries/Departments and State/UTs Governments and encourages collective action from all stakeholders to address multi-dimensional vulnerabilities experienced by children.
The National Plan of Action for children 2016 categorises children's rights under four key priority areas; (i) Survival, Health and Nutrition, (ii) Education and Development, (iii) Protection and (iv) Participation. It identifies key programmes, schemes and policies as well as stakeholders for the implementation of different strategies.
In the above question, what information is being sought from the Minister of Women and Child Development?