Social Policy and Social Protection
Strengthening social protection and increasing investment for children, India expanded social protection programmes substantially in 2020–2021, including the Maternity Benefit Programme to address the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 206 million individuals covered, India's Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) programme is the world's largest COVID-related cash transfer scheme. ( Source )…, Resources, The solution, The UNICEF India Country Programme 2023–2027 aims to support the Government of India to reach all children, including adolescents – especially the most vulnerable – to realize their rights, with an opportunity to develop to their full potential in an inclusive and protective society. The Social Policy and Social Protection programme is one of six…