A touching moment in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, as Mamta Yadav (Asha Didi) receives recognition from grandmother Gyanti Devi while holding her 5-month-old grandson, Shivang.

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UNICEF is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children in India, where it has been active for 75 years. With approximately 450 staff members working in 17 states, covering 90 per cent of India's child population, UNICEF has the largest field presence among UN agencies in the country. This enables UNICEF to effectively reach the most vulnerable children.

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Mahi Urang, 4 month old smiles at a health center at Muttuck Tea Estate Estate in Dibrughar, Assam on June 29, 2019.