National health policy for children

PEDIATRIC NURSING
FIRST YEAR MSC NURSING

1. Mrs Arifa TN 1 st year M.Sc Nursing MIMS CON National health policy for children

2. Introduction Children's are major consumers of health care There are 472 children in India under 18 years It is nations responsibility to ensure adequate health care and other facilities to the children to help them grow up to become robust citizen, physically fit mentally alert and morally healthy.

3. National health policy National health policy for children 22 nd August 1974 National health policy for children 26 th April 2013

4. National health policy 1974 Declaration “Recognized that programmes for children should find prominent place in the national plans for the development of the human resources, so that the our children grow up to become robust citizen, physically fit, mentally alert and morally healthy, endowed with the skills and motivations provided by society . Equal opportunities for development to all children during the period of growth should be our aim , for this would serve our large purpose of reducing inequality and bring social justice ”

5. Goal The need s of children and our duties towards them have been expressed in the constitution Give direction to the state policy on educational needs of children Also party to the U N declaration of the child Judicious and available use of resources

6. Policy and measures It shall be the policy of the State to provide adequate services to children, both before and after birth and through the period of growth, to ensure their full physical, mental and social development .

7. Policy and measures …..cont Comprehensive health programme Nutrition services with the object of removing deficiencies in the diet of children . Nutrition and nutrition education of expectant and nursing mothers Free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 Children who are not able to take formal school education provided other forms of education

8. Policy and measures …..cont Physical education, cultural and scientific activities shall be promoted in schools, community centers Special assistance shall be provided to all children belong to the weaker sections of the society and socially handicapped Children shall be protected against neglect, cruelty and exploitation To prevent child labor children under 14 years Special treatment, education, rehabilitation and care of children who are physically handicapped , emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded

9. Policy and measures …..cont Priority for protection and relief in times of distress or natural calamity Special programmes shall be formulated to spot, encourage and assist gifted children Existing laws should be amended the interest of children are given paramount consideration Organising services for children, efforts would be directed to strengthen family ties so that full potentialities of growth of children are realized within the normal family, neighborhood and community environment

10. Priority in programme formulation Preventive and promotive aspects of child health Nutrition for infants, pre- schoolers , nursing and expectant mothers Maintenance, education and training of orphan and destitute children Crèches and other facilities for the care of children of working or ailing mothers Care, education, training and rehabilitation of handicapped children

11. Constitution of National Children’s Board A National Children’s Board shall be constituted for continuous planning, review and coordination of all the essential services. Similar Boards may also be constituted at the State level Role of voluntary organizations Encouraging voluntary organizations engaged in the field of child welfare will continue to have the opportunity to develop, either on their own or with State assistance, in the field of education, health, recreation and social welfare services

12. Legislative and Administrative action State will provide necessary legislative and administrative support . Facilities for research and training of personnel will be developed to meet the needs of the expanding programmes and to improve the effectiveness of the services People’s Participation Encouraging voluntary organizations engaged in the field of child welfare will continue to have the opportunity to develop, either on their own or with State assistance, in the field of education, health, recreation and social welfare services

13. N ational policy for children 2013

14. National policy for children 2013 To affirm the Government's commitment to the rights based approach in addressing the continuing and emerging challenges in the situation of children, the Government of India adopts Resolution on the National Policy for Children, 2013 .

15. Preamble Child : any person below 18 years Childhood is an integral part of life with a value of its own Children are not a homogenous group and their ’ different needs need different responses, especially the multi-dimensional vulnerabilities experienced by children in different circumstances A long term, sustainable, multi- sectoral , integrated and inclusive approach is necessary for the overall and harmonious development and protection of children

16. Re affirms, Every child is unique and a supremely important national asset; Special measures required to diminish or eliminate discrimination ; All children have the right to grow in a family environment Families are to be supported by a strong social safety net in caring for and nurturing their children. The State is committed to take affirmative measures legislative , policy or otherwise

17. To promote and safeguard the right of all children to live and grow with equity, dignity, security and freedom, especially those marginalised or disadvantaged; to ensure that all children have equal opportunities No custom, tradition, cultural or religious practice is allowed to violate or restrict or prevent children from enjoying their rights

18. Guiding Principles Every child has universal, inalienable and indivisible human rights The rights of children are interrelated and interdependent, and each one of them is equally important and fundamental to the well-being and dignity of the child Every child has the right to life, survival, development, education, protection and participation Right to life, survival and development goes beyond the physical existence of the child and also encompasses the right to identity and nationality

19. Mental , emotional, cognitive, social and cultural development of the child is to be addressed in totality All children have equal rights and no child shall be discriminated against on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, class, language and disability, social, economic or any other status The best interest of the child is a primary concern in all decisions and actions affecting the child, whether taken by legislative bodies, courts of law, administrative authorities, public, private, social, religious or cultural institutions

20. Family or family environment is most conducive for the all-round development of children and they are not to be separated from their parents, except where such separation is necessary in their best interest Every child has the right to a dignified life, free from exploitation Safety and security of all children is integral to their well-being and children are to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, violence, maltreatment and exploitation in all settings including care institutions, schools, hospitals, creches , families and communities

21. Children are capable of forming views and must be provided a conducive environment and the opportunity to express their views in any way they are able to communicate, in matters affecting them Children’s views, especially those of girls, children from disadvantaged groups and marginalised communities , are to, be heard in all matters affecting them, in particular judicial and administrative proceedings and interactions, and their views given due consideration in accordance with their age, maturity and evolving capacities.

22. Key priorities Survival, health and nutrition Education and development Protection Participation

23. Survival, health and nutrition Ensure equitable access to comprehensive health care Right to adequate nutrition and to be safeguarded against hunger, deprivation and malnutrition Maternal health care Secure the girls right Nutrition, dinking water and sanitation Communication Newborn child care Rehabilitation and social support Address discrimination

24. Education and development Early childhood care and education (ECCE) <6 years Ensure fundamental right for education (6-14 years) Affordable quality education till secondary level Vocational training, guidance and counseling Address discrimination Priority education through legislative measures Physical safety Child friendly teaching and learning Ensure formulation of practices of pedagogy New technology Holistic approach

25. Education and development Monitoring school health programmes Services for special need children Engagement of families and communities Facilitate local government and NGO for educational services Assist gifted children Promote crèche and day care facilities Baby feeding facilities

26. Protection Protect all children from all forms of violence and abuse The State shall endeavour to ensure family and community-based care arrangements The State shall promote child friendly jurisprudence, enact progressive legislation The State shall promote and strengthen legislative, administrative and institutional redressal mechanisms at the National and State level for the protection of child rights

27. Participation State has the primary responsibility The State shall promote and strengthen respect for the views of the child The State shall engage all stakeholders in developing mechanisms ,monitor effective implementation ,develop different models ,undertake research and documentation

28. Advocacy and partnerships The State shall encourage the active involvement, participation and collective action of stakeholders such as individuals, families, local communities, non-governmental organisations , civil society organisations , media and private sector including government in securing the rights of the child . The State shall make planned, coordinated and concerted efforts to raise public awareness on child rights This Policy is to be given wide publicity and supported by focused advocacy measures The State shall ensure that service delivery and justice delivery mechanisms

29. Coordination and action monitoring Community and local governance play a significant role in ensuring the child's optimum development and social integration The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) will be the nodal Ministry for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of this Policy A National Coordination and Action Group (NCAG) for Children under the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Women and Child Development will monitor the progress with other concerned Ministries as its members

30. Coordination and action monitoring Similar Coordination and Actions Groups will be formed at the State and District level . The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights will ensure that the principles of this Policy are respected in all sectors at all levels in formulating laws, policies and programmes affecting children

31. Research, Documentation and Capacity Building Establishing such a knowledge base through child focused research and documentation , both quantitative as well as qualitative. Assessment and evaluation will be carried out on the situation of children in the country, which will inform policies and programmes for children , Professional and technical competence and capability in all aspects ensured through appropriate selection and well planned capacity development initiatives

32. Resource Allocation The State commits to allocate the required financial, material and human resources, and their efficient and effective use, with transparency and accountability, to implement this Policy

33. Review of Policy A comprehensive review of this Policy will be taken up once in five years in consultation with all stakeholders, including children, The Ministry of Women and Child Development will lead the review process.

34. Conclusion

35. Thank you