New Delhi: To discuss the protection of the rights of the vulnerable and marginalised sections of society, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has organised the meeting of its seven National Commissions, a NHRC press release stated.
The meeting was held by Justice Arun Mishra, Chairperson, NHRC. The agenda of the meeting was to review the progress of the implementation of the National Human Rights Act, 1987, and to discuss the ways to strengthen the efforts made in the protection of the rights of the vulnerable and marginalised sections of society.
The commission also discussed the role of the National Commission in promoting human rights and well-being in India.
The meeting will also took up the issue of septic tanks and the role of the NHRC in providing clean drinking water to the people. The commission will also discuss the proposal for the installation of CCTV cameras in chemist’s shops to prevent the distribution of scheduled drugs to children and implementation of the NALSA scheme for the benefit of the Scheduled Tribes and the promotion of women’s rights in the country.
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