Response of the Government to the Problems of the Girl Child

Abstract

India is among the first group of countries along with others in Africa to identify the "girl child" as the focus of attention for improving the social and economic status of women. This was recognized in the Fourth World Conference on Women, 1995 and Section L of the Platform for Action is dedicated to the resolution of various issues relating to the girl child. Health, nutrition, education and rights of the girl child are carefully identified and, responsibilities of Governments and others pinpointed. There is a great deal of background to the emphasis brought on the girl child by India.