A/HRC/21/10 104. Kyrgyzstan highlighted and supported India’s actions in the protection of children’s rights. It requested further information on measures adopted by the Supreme Court to strengthen standards in combating torture. Kyrgyzstan made a recommendation. 105. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended India’s struggle for its social and economic transformation within the framework of a democracy. It noted India’s important initiatives to secure human rights at the national, regional and international levels. It made a recommendation. 106. Liechtenstein noted the concern of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) at the lack of progress in eliminating traditional practices and provisions of personal-status laws that were harmful and discriminatory to women and girls. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 107. Luxembourg expressed concern at the high maternal mortality rate. It inquired about the steps India intended to take to achieve Millennium Development Goal 5, to end persistent discrimination against women and to combat endemic malnutrition in rural areas. Luxembourg made a recommendation. 108. Malaysia noted that despite insurmountable challenges, India had managed to improve the quality of life of its vast population. It commended India’s action on all human rights issues in the United Nations. Malaysia made recommendations. 109. Maldives recognized India’s efforts regarding gender equality, and made recommendations. 110. Mauritius recognized the need for India to transform its economy, but invited it to take heed of what Mahatma Gandhi meant when he said that India lives in its villages. It should therefore ensure the participation of local populations in development projects. 111. Mexico noted the progress and efforts made by India to promote and protect human rights. It particularly recognized India’s openness to international cooperation through the open and standing invitation to all of the special procedures of the universal system of human rights. Mexico made recommendations. 112. Morocco congratulated India on all the initiatives taken since its first UPR to address different areas of human rights. It made a recommendation. 113. Mozambique stated that India’s commitment to human rights was visible in its many achievements and its holistic approach, particularly in the fields of gender equality, the rights of children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and the rights to health and education. 114. Myanmar noted the adoption of legal measures to protect India’s natural resources and environment. Myanmar was keen to learn from India’s best practices in poverty eradication and rural development. Myanmar made recommendations. 115. Nepal commended India for the legislative and institutional measures for the promotion and protection of human rights. It also stated that initiatives such as the empowerment of women, was encouraging and efforts to ensure transparency and good governance was commendable. Nepal made a recommendation. 116. The Netherlands acknowledged India’s continued commitment to improving its human rights record. It thanked India for responding to its advanced questions. Netherlands made recommendations. 117. Nicaragua noted with satisfaction progress made by India in implementing the recommendations from its first review. It Nicaragua made a recommendation. 12