 bill no  68 of  2010 the constitution (amendment) bill,  2010 byshri om prakash yadav, mp a billfurther to amend the constitution of indiabe it enacted by parliament in the sixty-first  year of the republic of  india  as follows:—short title1 this  act may be called the constitution (amendment) act, 2010 2 after article 45 of the constitution, the following article shall be inserted,  namely:—insertion of new article 45aprotection of children from corporal punishmentthe age of eighteen years" statement of objects and reasons"we reaffirm our obligation to take action to promote and protect the right of each child—every human living below the age of 18 years, including the adolescents we are determined to respect the dignity and to secure the well-being of all children" these are the words from the declaration adopted by the special session on children of the united nations general assembly, which met in new york in may, 2002 and attended by representatives of 190 countries from all over the worldthe united nations general assembly urged upon governments to take all possible steps as part of achieving millennium development  goals, to provide children affection, love and care so that the future generation would grow in a friendly and healthy atmosphere where they will develop their personality in an atmosphere of dignityin this context, it is very important that children are protected from all forms of corporal punishments by anyone, including the parents and teachersby amending the constitution, india ensures that the dignity of children will be given utmost respect and contributes greatly in achieving the millennium development goalshence this billnew delhi;om  prakash yadavmay 10, 2010 lok  sabha———————— a billfurther to amend the constitution of india————(shri om prakash yadav, mp)gmgipmrnd—2701ls(s4)—05-07-2010