Part of: GS Prelims and GS – I – Social Issues & GS- II – Welfare schemes
In news
Lok Sabha recently informed about the steps related to Child Beggars.
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Key takeaways
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) is the primary law for children in the country.
As per Section 2 of the Act,2015, a child who is found working in contravention of labour laws or is found begging is included as a “child in need of care and protection”.
As per Section 76, whoever employs any child for the purpose of begging shall be punishable with imprisonment upto five years and fine of one lakh rupees.
Child Protection Services (CPS) under Integrated Child Development Services scheme supports the children in difficult circumstances including child beggars and destitute children.
Institutional care is provided through Child Care Institutions (CCIs), as a rehabilitative measure.
The scheme supports 24×7 emergency helpline service for children in distress conditions (toll free number, 1098 from anywhere in India.
A pilot project is undertaken for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of begging in 10 cities.
It includes education of children engaged in begging/children of persons engaged in the begging.
