Month: April 2026

Child Nutrition in India: Strengthening Governance, Equity, and Accountability ~ Vedita Tiwari   Introduction Child malnutrition remains a critical development and public health concern in India. Despite decades of economic growth and one of the largest nutrition support systems globally, key indicators continue to signal persistent structural challenges. According to the National Family Health Survey…

Institutionalisation under the JJ Act: Protective Custody or Preventive Detention? ~ By Vaishnavi Sundar    Abstract Child Care Institutions form a central pillar of India’s child protection framework. Designed as temporary shelters for children in need of care and protection, they are meant to be stepping stones, safe spaces on the way back to family…