(a) the number of orphanages and the children living therein in the country, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government is considering to prepare any new policy for the education and development of the children living in orphanages;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether suggestions have been invited from various States/UTs under the said policy; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR)
(a) As per Section 2(57) and Section 65 of Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, [JJ Act] each State/UTs is to establish/recognize one or more “Specialised Adoption Agency” (SAA) in each district for housing orphans, abandoned and surrendered children, placed there by order of the Committee, for the purpose of adoption. Further as per Regulation 58 of Adoption Regulation, 2017 all Child Care Institutions (CCIs) which are not recognized as SAAs shall have linkages with CCI in the district. The number of CCIs including SAAs with number of children residing in these institutions, as reported by the State/UT governments and receiving fund under the ICPS, is Annxed.
(b) No, Madam.
(c) & (e): Does not arise.
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