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Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

This scheme aims to ensure, sustain, and strengthen child protection at the family and community levels, promote family-based non-institutional care, and provide financial support to children in need.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The scheme aims to strengthen child protection mechanisms and ensure the care, protection, development, and well-being of children. It promotes family- and community-based care, institutional support services, counselling, and emergency outreach for children in need. The scheme also focuses on safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and vulnerabilities through coordinated efforts at national, state, district, and community levels. It encourages awareness generation, capacity building, and participation of local bodies and communities for effective child welfare and protection services.

Benefits

> Financial Support for Vulnerable Children:

Children living with biological parents or extended families receive financial assistance to meet their education, nutrition, and healthcare needs, helping prevent separation from families.

> Family-Based Foster Care Support:

Children without parental care are placed with biologically unrelated foster families, ensuring a nurturing home environment. Foster parents receive financial assistance to support the child’s care, protection, and rehabilitation.

> Legal and Safe Adoption Opportunities:

Children declared legally free for adoption are placed in permanent family settings through Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs), ensuring their long-term emotional and social well-being.

> After-Care Support for Independent Living:

Children exiting Child Care Institutions at the age of 18 are provided financial assistance up to 21 years, extendable to 23 years, to support education, skill development, employment, and smooth reintegration into society.

> Monthly Financial Assistance:

₹4.0K · monthly

A monthly grant of ₹4,000 per child is provided to State Governments under Sponsorship, Foster Care, or After-Care to ensure sustained support.

> Strengthened Child Protection Systems:

State Governments are encouraged to provide additional grants and proactively identify children in need of care and protection with the support of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies.

> Transparent Approval and Monitoring Mechanism:

Every district establishes a Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee (SFCAC) to review, approve, and sanction assistance, ensuring accountability and timely support.

> Compliance with Legal Framework:

All non-institutional care interventions are implemented in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Rules, ensuring legality, safety, and child-centric care.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Birth Certificate – proof of date of birth.
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Aadhaar Card – unique identity of the child.
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School-Going Certificate – proof of enrolment in school.
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Vaccination Certificates – record of immunisations received.
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Health Check-up Cards – record of routine medical examinations.
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Other Relevant Records – any additional documents like CWC orders, foster/adoption records, or special needs certificates.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹4.0K