(a) whether the Government is considering for opening more family counseling centres in the country;
(b) if so the details thereof;
(c) the State wise details of family counseling centres functioning in the country;
(d) the measures taken by the Government for the better functioning of these family counseling centres?
MINISTER OF THE STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a) & (b): Proposals for setting up new Family counseling Centers(FCCs) in districts having no such Centres are
considered in accordance with the schematic guidelines of FCC Scheme of Central Social Welfare Board(CSWB).
(c): The State-wise details of Family Counseling Centres functioning in the country are enclosed at Annex
(d): Orientation trainings at regular intervals are held for counsellors already working with FCCs, newly appointed counsellors and functionaries of the implementing agencies to ensure effective functioning of FCCs. Half-yearly
Progress Reports are called for by CSWB from the FCCs and periodic inspections are also carried out.