Karnataka Releases Manual for Child-Friendly Village Development
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Karnataka Government develops Child-Friendly Village Manual |
| Objective | Guide Gram Panchayats to build safe, inclusive, and child-centric villages |
| Inspiration | Halanayakanahalli Gram Panchayat, awarded National Panchayat Award 2025 |
| Manual Focus | Ensures access to education, healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, protection, safe public spaces, and participation in local governance |
| National Recognition | Won National Panchayat Award under Child-Friendly Village category by Ministry of Panchayati Raj |