A/HRC/8/52 page 149 405. China thanked the Indian delegation for the seriousness of its responses to the outcome of the review, which fully demonstrates the importance it attaches to the universal periodic review mechanism. It congratulated India for the rapid economic growth achieved over recent years which has improved the livelihood of its people. India has not only established a comprehensive national system for the protection of human rights, but also adopted effective measures to promote human rights and respond to various challenges. China appreciated the special measures adopted to protect minorities and all vulnerable groups. It believed that India will, in the light of its national circumstances, take into consideration and follow up on the recommendations put forward in an open and constructive manner. It was also convinced that in four years time, India will have achieved more progress in the field of human rights. 406. Sri Lanka appreciated the exemplary manner in which India subjected itself to the universal periodic review and commended it on the open, frank, constructive and practical approach it has adopted in responding to the recommendations made during the session of the Working Group. It noted that during the review, India’s numerous efforts and initiatives in the field of human rights were recognized as examples of best practices by many delegations. Sri Lanka appreciated India’s responses to recommendations Nos. 8 and 10 made by Mauritius and Algeria, and looked forward to learning more from India’s experience. Sri Lanka shared India’s view that the lack of adequate resources and insufficient national capacity in developing countries’ handicap and the ability of the State to secure the full enjoyment of civil and political rights. Despite challenges and constraints, India’s commitment and achievement in nurturing a diverse and multifaceted society is a model. 407. Morocco thanked the delegation for the clear presentation of the measures taken to implement the recommendations of the Working Group, which demonstrates India’s commitment to human rights and to the strengthening of the Council and its new mechanism. India continues to be a model of a living, dynamic and tolerant democracy. The work accomplished in the field of economic and social development and human rights is noticeable despite objective difficulties. Morocco particularly appreciated that India has adopted a national plan of action for human rights education, and encouraged it to continue its sustained interaction with the Council and its mechanisms. 408. Ghana commended India on its cooperation and openness during the review process. As a member of the troika for India’s report, it noted the seriousness with which India undertook the exercise, which reflects India’s commitment to human rights. Ghana believed that the final report and the various recommendations which have been accepted will contribute further to the strengthening of the protection and promotion of human right son the ground. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 409. The National Human Rights Commission of India highlighted its role in advocating the effective participation of national human rights institutions in the Council, which resulted in Council resolution 5/1. The Commission stressed that it is in constant dialogue with the Government on this issue, and explained its role as an independent mechanism to monitor reported cases of torture in custody and the manner in which custodial deaths are dealt with. It also underlined its role in advocating the right to education. On the progressive implementation of children’s rights and the elimination of child labour, it was highlighted that despite India’s non-ratification of International Labour Organization Conventions Nos. 138 and 182, the