Question : WELFARE OF MENTALLY RETARDED STREET CHILDREN



(a) whether the Government is implementing any scheme for the welfare of the mentally retarded street children in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the assistance being extended by the State Governments in implementing the scheme?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a) to (c) A welfare scheme `An Integrated Programme for Street Children` which includes mentally retarded street children is implemented to provide shelter, nutrition, health care, education and recreational facilities. Monitoring of the scheme is done by the State Governments.