Latest News | Over 40 Pc Rise in Children Assisted Under Non-institutional Care from 2023-24 to 2024-25: Govt

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) The number of children receiving support under the non-institutional care services witnessed a sharp rise of more than 40 per cent in 2024-25 from 2023-24, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said on Wednesday.

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for WCD Savitri Thakur said 1,70,895 children have been supported under sponsorship, foster care and after-care arrangements in FY 2024-25 -- a 40.23 per cent increase from the previous year.

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"In comparison to FY 2023-24, there has been a significant rise in the number of children receiving non-institutional care, which reflects the government's growing focus on family and community-based alternatives," Thakur said.

Additionally, 76,882 children were supported through institutional care under Mission Vatsalya during the same period, she said.

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Mission Vatsalya is the Centre's flagship programme aimed at ensuring comprehensive child protection, including care, rehabilitation and reintegration of vulnerable children.

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