Delhiites are invited to come forward for foster care

In the backdrop of many children in Delhi losing their parent(s) to Covid-19, the government of the National Capital has laid down guidelines for foster care. This move came after a long wait of six years explaining the guidelines for foster care to the children who lost their parents or have parents but are declared …
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When is an adoption called Illegal?

Loving someone and taking care of them more than you do for yourself is called Parenthood. Some are fortunate to conceive a child, who completes their lives, however, there are others who are desirous to bestow the love on someone but ill-fated. Whatever the reason for this you can always become a parent. A way …
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‘Ashirvad’ for orphans by State government

The Odisha state government has launched a special scheme for the welfare of children orphaned due to the pandemic. On Sunday the Naveen Patnaik govt embark a financial aid plan for orphans. They will be categorised into three sections, those who lost both parents, a single parent or the breadwinner parent. As per the plan …
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Distressed of Parental Loss, Orphans are now under many threats

Between April 1, 2020, to May 25, 2021, WCD (Women and Child Development) learnt that 577 children orphaned due to the pandemic. On June 5, NCPCR (National Commission of Protection for Child Rights) informed the Supreme Court about 30,071 orphaned children, as per data submitted by different states, who lost either one parent or were …
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NCPCR cautioned Social Media platforms on illegal adoption

The NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) cautioned social media platforms on illegal adoption. The Commission asked Twitter, Telegram, Facebook and Whatsapp to report illegal social media posts calling for the adoption of children orphaned due to Covid, failure to do so will put them under the scrutiny of strict action. This came …
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Factors Influencing Adoption in General 

Giving birth and raising a child is an extraordinary feeling. From advancing knowledge to shaping their future for a better cause, parenthood helps parents to grow holistically. While some are not fortunate enough to conceive a child, that doesn’t determine your journey to parenthood. Yes, you can be a parent even without carrying the child …
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WCD appealed not to share details of children over social media

Fearing about the safety of Covid distressed children the Women and Child Development Ministry requested people not to share their details over social media platforms, as it can put their life at great risk.   The Ministry said that such information should be given to Childline (1098) on an immediate basis.   India is witnessing …
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State stepped forward to help the afflicted children

As an initiative to assist the Covid afflicted children, the Haryana state stepped forward with a programme named “Hope: Sangharsh Se Utkarsh Tak Hum Aapke Saath Hain.”   The programme was kick-started on Wednesday via virtual mode. During the event, Justice Ranjan Gupta, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court & Executive Chairman of HSLSA said …
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Pained by the Pandemic, the future holds little to no hope for the orphans

On Monday the NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) submitted a report to the Supreme Court revealing a shocking number of children orphaned, lost one parent or left abandoned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The total number accounted for 30,071, based on the data submitted by different states from April 1, 2020, to June …
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Maharashtra govt proclaims assistance to Covid Orphans

Taking a step forward to provide aid to the vulnerable children who lost parental support due to the pandemic, Maharashtra govt. made an announcement of providing financial assistance worth Rs. 5 lakh to each child orphaned due to Covid-19. The devilish pandemic claimed thousands of lives during the second wave, many were parents to underaged …
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