Organisational structures need to be strengthened to help Covid-hit children

Combating the aftershocks of the second wave and a successful outcome for the well-being of children will only happen if there is greater cohesion between the government and Civil Society Organisations (CSO). Organisational structures such as the School Management Committees, District Child Welfare Committees and the local panchayats, among others,…

School closures have hurt Indian children – but mohalla classes may be the way forward

Around 80% of children in government schools could not access education during the lockdown and uncertainty remains around the safe reopening of schools because of concerns of the third wave. Many countries like the United Kingdom and Denmark have managed to keep their children safe while keeping schools open during…