Description
Book SynopsisThis publication focuses on the situation, opportunities and challenges in providing children an optimal environment for growth and development in India. Issues like early childhood care and education, nutrition opportunities through infancy, and physical and mental health of children are explored. An attempt has also been made to shed light on emerging challenges such as child development amidst pandemics like COVID-19, the increasing influence of media in the child's development, and tackling the triple burden of malnutrition. Implementation of related policies and programs, both by governmental and non-governmental agencies, has been detailed for lessons learnt. The contributors to this edition are experienced researchers, practitioners, and academicians with extensive work in their respective areas of expertise. There is a good representation from different parts of the country which gives the reader a flavour of the regional diversity while dealing with children and their issues. The book provides a comprehensive updated reference for the scientific community. In addition, students and researchers in public health, social work, epidemiology, community medicine, public nutrition, human development, anthropology and sociology are the target audience. Stakeholders involved in policy planning, program implementation and advocacy will also benefit from this publication.
Table of ContentsPreface; List of Contributors; List of Abbreviations; Childhoods in India; Child Protection in India: From Silos to Systems; Nurturing Care and Early Child Development in the Integrated Child Development Services; Early Childhood Education and School Readiness: An Indian Perspective; Universalising Elementary Education in India: A Policy Overview of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan; Supporting Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: Exploring the Link between Food Intake and Mental Well-Being; Double and Triple Burden of Malnutrition: The Emerging Nutritional Crisis in India; Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding: Laying the Foundation for the Future of Indian Children; Childhood Obesity in India: A Public Health and Nutrition Menace; Media and Marketing: Iniquitous Influence on Childrens Diets; Poshan Abhiyaan: A Movement to Combat Malnutrition in India; COVID-19 and Its Impact on Children; Index.
