Kerala allocates ₹12 lakh for nutritious snacks for 300 child survivors of sexual crimes
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Why in news
The Kerala government sanctioned ₹12 lakh to provide nutritious snacks and medical checkups for 300 child survivors of sexual crimes housed in State Nirbhaya Cell homes.
Background
The Women and Child Development department of Kerala allocated funds for 23 child care homes. The initiative provides ₹500 per child monthly for snacks like peanuts and dried fruits from August 2026 to March 2027.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala allocated ₹12 lakh for nutritious snacks for 300 child survivors.
- BodyState Nirbhaya Cell: A Kerala state body providing care for survivors of sexual crimes.
- FactThe scheme provides an additional ₹500 per child monthly for nutritional support.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of specialized nutritional and psychological rehabilitation for child survivors of sexual crimes in India's social welfare framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- holistic rehabilitation
- nutritional security
- psychological support
- institutional capacity
Keywords: vulnerable sections · holistic rehabilitation · nutritional security · social welfare
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