Child Development

Child Population in India: In India, an estimated 26 million of children are born every year.

  • As per Census 2011, the share of children (0-6 years) accounts 13% of the total population in the Country.

Health Indicators:

  • Infant Mortality Rate: 28/1000
  • Neonatal Mortality Rate: 22/1000
  • Under 5 Mortality Rate: 35/1000

Schemes & Programs

Child Protection Services (CPS): Child Protection Services Scheme under the Mission Vatsalya scheme (erstwhile Integrated Child Protection Scheme) is being implemented since 2009-10 for supporting the children in difficult circumstances.

  • Under the scheme institutional care is provided through Child Care Institutes (CCIs), as a rehabilitative measure.
  • The programmes and activities in ....
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