The scheme aims to support orphaned, destitute, abandoned & vulnerable children by providing them with clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, education & other essential facilities in Government Child Care Institutions, Government Communication Homes, & Open Shelter Homes within the state.
In the institutions and homes, children are provided with free facilities such as clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counselling, entertainment, training, and education. Along with these facilities, children are also provided day care facility based on their needs.
In Government Child Care Institutions, orphaned/destitute children, abandoned children, surrendered children, exploited and neglected children, and victimized children are admitted.
In Government Communication Homes, children who are in conflict with the law or have violated the law are admitted.
In Open Shelter Homes, destitute children living on the roadside, beggars, ragpickers, and children from slums who do not attend school are admitted.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Through the Child Welfare Committee and the Juvenile Justice Board, concerned children are admitted to the respective institutions. Complaints can also be lodged through the toll-free number 1098. At present, the following institutions/homes have been established in the state:
