Para-legal volunteers to aid in missing children cases in Tamil Nadu
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government announced a program to deploy para-legal volunteers (PLVs) in police stations to assist parents of missing children and provide emotional support.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government is introducing PLVs to handle missing children cases. These volunteers will provide emotional support, act as a liaison with authorities, and offer post-tracing assistance to families.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Tamil Nadu government is deploying PLVs specifically in police stations to manage missing children cases.
- PlaceThe initiative is being implemented in the state of Tamil Nadu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of community-based volunteers in strengthening the judicial and administrative machinery for the protection of vulnerable children in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: High police-to-population ratio hindering immediate response in sensitive missing child cases
- Support mechanism: Bridging the gap between formal law enforcement and emotional support for distressed families
- Procedural efficiency: Reducing administrative burden on police through community-led liaison and post-tracing assistance
Keywords: vulnerable sections · community policing · social justice · administrative efficiency · legal aid
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