Laws related to Family

Constitutional provisions for Family:

Article 14: Equality before law
Article 15(3): The state, to make any special provision in favour of women & children
Article 16: Equality of opportunity relating to employment
Article 21: Right to life & personal liberty of every individual
Article 42: The state to make provisions for just & human conditions of work & maternity relief
Article 45: Free & compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of 14 years
Article 47: Raise the level of nutrition & standard of living of its people & the improvement of public health

Special plan & policies for family:

1. National population policy-2000
2. Health & family welfare policy
3. National rural-health mission
4. Universalizing ICDS
5. Major initiatives like Asha
6. Janani suraksha yojana
7. Formation of Family Counseling Centre
8. Short stay home