RAIPUR: CM Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of the Mukhyamantri Bal Uday Yojana for the rehabilitation of children moving out of child-care institutions of the state. A big provision has been set earmarked for the scheme in this year’s budget.
The scheme would help children moving out of child-care homes by showing them the right path in their future and helping them to become self-reliant. For this, a provision of Rs 1 crore has been made in the budget.
Additionally, the age for boys and girls moving out of child observation homes has been increased from 18 years to 20 years. Under the scheme, the State Government will help in rehabilitating and restoring boys and girls more than 18 years of age who move out of child-care institutions.
Earlier, children moving out of rehabilitation centres had to face many problems related to accommodation, employment, and joining mainstream society. In these conditions, children are often tempted to involve themselves in crime