All Papers/Social Justice, Human Rights and Social Welfare in India (2024-25)/Q4
Q4
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Part A (Q4): Highlight various Social Welfare Legislations in India.

Expert Answer

Social welfare legislations in India are laws enacted by the state to protect vulnerable sections of society, promote social justice, and ensure a basic standard of living. Key examples include:

  1. Child Rights: The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986; The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
  2. Women's Rights: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
  3. Labor & Employment: The Minimum Wages Act, 1948; The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.
  4. Marginalized Communities: The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.