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Declaration of the Uttarakhand MCF

We, the representatives of the thirteen District Children's Secretariats of Uttarakhand, today, on the 17th of May, 2002, at the formation of the Uttarakhand Children's Secretariat, seek immediate action on the issues mentioned below:

School buildings in our state require improvement and renovation.
There should be modern facilities for practical instruction in all subjects.
Children should be involved in the evaluation process of teachers.
High standards should be maintained for the appointment of teachers.
In schools provision should be made for strict monitoring of the attendance of teachers.
Action should be taken against those teachers who pressurize students to take tuitions.
Adequate facilities for sports should be available in schools.
Cultural activities should be promoted to ensure cultural and intellectual development. There should also be comprehensive libraries in schools.
The laws against child labour and child marriage should be strictly enforced.
Awareness campaigns should be carried out to provide equal opportunities for girls.
Children coming from poor families should be given free education. Special programs should be launched to ensure their education.
Steps should be taken to abolish social evils like liquor and gambling.
Special attention should be given to the education and development of physically challenged children in our State.
Water resources should be kept sacred. The ecology and environment should be protected. Relevant laws should be enacted.
Provision should be made for counseling and guidance.
Children should be involved in the decision making process for development related policies.
There should be a single education policy prevalent in the state.

Requested and Submitted by: The representatives of the Uttarakhand Children's Secretariat
Place: IMD, ONGC Hall; Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India.
Date: 17th May 2002


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