(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?
(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?
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.