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dated July 10, 1959: Social Welfare

The team for the study of social welfare and welfare of Backward Classes set up by the Committee on Plan Projects, Planning Commission, has released its report which contains detailed recommendations for the reorganisation of social welfare services. While the part played by voluntary social workers must continue, the team has emphasised the importance of employing trained personnel in the different fields of welfare. A major recommendation is that a National Commission for Child Welfare, for improving the pattern of child welfare services and for drawing up an integrated national programme, to be adopted as part of the Third Five-Year Plan, should be set up.

The team feels that there is need for a conscious effort towards building up the attitude of social service in youth. Therefore, it has welcomed the proposal being considered by the Ministry of Education, for having a programme of social service training for university youth.

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