Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 27th Session (1-12 May 2017) on Reproductive and Sexual Health Education: 3rd UPR of India. [Geneva, 4 May 2017]
The Reproductive and Sexual Health Education is recognized by India for its potential and also regarding the young people and it invests in initiatives and partnerships to create and strengthen opportunities for them. India wants it young people to realize better life options. The Adolescence Education Programme empowers young people with accurate, age appropriate and culturally relevant information. It promotes healthy attitudes and develop skills to enable them to respond to real life situations in positive and responsible ways.
2. National Council of Educational Research and Training co-ordinates the program and works through both curricular and co-curricular formats in pursuance of the National Curriculum Framework. National Popular Education Programme is being implemented in 30 States and Union Territories imparting authentic knowledge to learners about Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health concerns, inculcating positive attitude and developing appropriate life skills for responsible behaviour.
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