The government is trying hard to integrate the womenfolk of the country into the mainstream of the development process, which is one of the main strategies for overall socio-economic development. Poverty, malnutrition, hunger, illiteracy ,etc. Are largely centred around womenfolk, and as such women can act as uniquely suitable agents for elimination of these socio-economic maladies. Attainment of reasonable growth rate, alleviation of poverty through generation of productive employment opportunities and increased self-reliance are inextricably linked with increased participation of women in development efforts.
The main goal of the national policy for women”s advancement is to ensure equality of men and women in all spheres of national life, improve the lot of the neglected womenfolk in the country, ensure their security and empowerment, groom them up as educated and skilled workforce, eliminate discriminations and repression on women and girl-child, establish human rights of women, alleviate their poverty and ensure their participation in the socio-economic development process. Strategies have been devised to realize these goals.
A national action plan for children (NAPC) has been adopted by the government for ensuring children”s rights and their sound upbringing. The main objective of the NAPC is to guarantee the rights of children to lead a safe and dignified life through ensuring health, nutrition and a safe and hygienic environment. It aims to ensure children”s rights to elementary education, improved living standards, proper physical and mental health and participation in cultural pursuits.
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