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Human Rights Day: President Murmu to Chair NHRC's Key Event on 'Dignity for All'

President Droupadi Murmu is set to chair a key National Human Rights Commission event in New Delhi for Human Rights Day. The event's theme, 'Dignity for All,' focuses on how responsive governance and public services are fundamental human rights. A national conference will also be held, aligning with the UN's 'Everyday Essentials' theme to discuss access to basic amenities. The gathering includes senior officials and experts aiming to reinforce efforts for justice and equality.

Key Points: President Murmu Chairs NHRC Human Rights Day Event in New Delhi

  • President Murmu to address responsive governance as key to justice and dignity for all
  • NHRC conference aligns with UN theme 'Everyday Essentials' for public services
  • Event features keynote by PM's Principal Secretary P.K. Mishra and NHRC Chairperson
  • Conference will discuss bridging gaps in access to basic amenities and accountability
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Human Rights Day: President Murmu to chair NHRC's key event today

President Droupadi Murmu chairs the NHRC's Human Rights Day event, focusing on responsive governance and public services as essential for dignity and justice.

Human Rights Day: President Murmu to chair NHRC's key event today
"Human rights are not abstract aspirations. They are the everyday essentials that determine one’s quality of life. - NHRC Statement"

New Delhi, Dec 10

President Droupadi Murmu will share her thoughts on 'Dignity for All' when she chairs the NHRC's event to commemorate the Human Rights Day on Wednesday.

President Murmu is expected to shed light on responsive governance and efficient public service delivery as key to ensuring basic amenities, justice, liberty, equality and dignity for all, said the official in a statement.

NHRC Chairperson V. Ramasubramanian and P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, would also attend the event.

To mark this day, aligning with the theme chosen by the UN for this year's Human Rights Day, 'Everyday Essentials', the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will also organise a National Conference on 'Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All'.

Mishra will deliver the keynote address for this conference.

An NHRC statement said that the conference's theme resonates with the country's developmental journey, underscoring that human rights are not abstract aspirations. They are the everyday essentials that determine one's quality of life through essential services such as healthcare, education, housing, justice, financial inclusion and social protection.

The Commission believes that responsive governance and efficient public services are essential to ensure uniform access to basic amenities and fulfil the constitutional promise of justice, liberty, equality and dignity for everyone.

In recent years, the country has made remarkable progress in expanding access to basic amenities through initiatives such as PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra, Ayushman Bharat, National Education Policy, Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana, Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme and others.

However, these welfare policies need to be continuously supplemented with reinforced efforts to ensure that there are no gaps in access, awareness and accountability.

The two sessions of the Conference- 'Basic Amenities to all: A Human Rights Approach' and 'Ensuring Public Services and Dignity For All' aim to discuss these aspects. Eminent domain experts, Secretaries to the Government of India and other senior officials are expected to speak and deliberate on these initiatives in these two sessions.

Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10 since 1950, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's heartening to see the President and NHRC highlighting public service delivery as a human rights issue. Efficient governance is the bedrock. However, the gap between policy intent and ground reality, especially in remote areas, needs urgent addressing. Accountability is key.
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Priya S
Human rights start at home. When my mother got her Ujjwala gas connection, it changed her daily life. No more smoke-filled kitchen. These are the 'essentials' that bring real dignity. More power to such initiatives! 🙏
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Rohit P
Good to see the focus. But let's be honest, for many, accessing these 'essentials' is still a struggle with red tape and corruption. The conference must discuss robust grievance redressal mechanisms. Dignity also means not having to beg for your rights.
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Karthik V
The inclusion of financial inclusion and social protection in the discussion is crucial. For a country our size, ensuring dignity means ensuring economic security. Jan Dhan, PMSBY, PMJJBY are steps in the right direction. The journey is long but we are on the path.
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: While celebrating progress is important, Human Rights Day should also be a moment for honest reflection on areas needing urgent improvement—prison conditions, protection for vulnerable communities, and freedom of expression. A balanced view is essential for true progress.

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