Save the Children, CRY not happy with budget for underprivileged children

Feb 03, 2018, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): While several provisions for children were mentioned by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech on Thursday, child rights non-profits like Save the Children and CRY are not totally happy with the provisions when it comes to underprivileged children.

Victoria Memorial , CRY join hands in celebrating the spirit of childhood

Nov 15, 2015, at 03:44 am

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS) : The mellow mid-November Kolkata afternoon witnessed splash of colours at the Victoria Memorial campus, near the light and sound area, where artist Hiran Mitra, accompanied by several children coming from Rajabajar slums, painted a huge canvass and celebrated the eternal colours of childhood.

Over 30% of children in Bangalore slums are underweight

Nov 04, 2015, at 12:58 am

Bangalore, Nov 3 (JEN): Over 30% children in the slums of Bangalore are underweight, according to a study conducted by CRY-Child Rights and You for children below the age of six years.

Child marriage scenario still worrying in Bihar: Report

Jul 11, 2015, at 10:03 pm

Patna, July 11 (IBNS): Despite an overall decline in the rate of child marriage among young girls across India, Bihar continues to have high percentage of marriage before reaching the legally prescribed age of 18 years. According to the available data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3), the state accounts for 69% of child marriages, where the girls are married before they reach 18 years.