Number of Missing Children in India
Number of
Missing Children in India
As per the data provided by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), on an average
less than one lakh children went missing every year since 2011. The details of
number of missing children and the number of cases in which the children have
remained untraced for the period 2011-2014 and upto April, 2015 is as under:
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Sl. No.
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Year
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Number of
missing children
|
Number of
untraced children
|
|
1.
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2011
|
90654
|
34406
|
|
2.
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2012
|
65038
|
26896
|
|
3.
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2013
|
77721
|
41089
|
|
4.
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2014
|
73549
|
31711
|
|
5.
|
2015 (upto April)
|
15988
|
6921
|
This information was
given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay
Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Decline
in Child Sex Ratio in Tribal population
As per the Census 2011, the Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) among
Scheduled tribes population has shown a decline from 972 females per 1000 males
in 2001 to 957 females per 1000 males in 2011.
To address the issue of declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR), in age group of
0-6 years, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme has been launched by
Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Scheme is intended to improve
Child Sex Ratio across the country with the focussed intervention &
Multi-Sectoral Action in 100 gender critical districts including tribal areas.
The total project cost of the programme for the 2 years and 6 months is Rs.
199.99 crore with 100% Central Assistance.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in consonance of Article 275 (1) of the
constitution of India the Government ensures welfare of women while providing
grants to the States/ Union Territories under Special Central Assistance to the
Tribal Sub-Plan. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements schemes, which are
focused on the upliftment of tribal girls and women in the field of education
and employment. Details of the funds allocated under the schemes being run for
the welfare of the tribal population including tribal women are as under:-
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S.No
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Programmes/Schemes
|
Budget Allocation (BE) 2015-16(In Crore)
|
|
1
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Strengthening Education among Scheduled Tribe
Girls in Low Literacy Districts
|
40.00
|
|
2
|
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development
Corporation (NSTFDC) including Adivasi Mahila SashaktikaranYojana (AMSY)
|
70.00
|
|
3
|
SCA to TSP
|
1250.00
|
|
4
|
Grants under Article 275 (1)
|
1367.00
|
|
5
|
Umbrella Scheme for Education
|
1136.84
|
|
6
|
National Overseas Scholarship
|
1.00
|
Ministry of Tribal Affairs through regional
consultations and its meetings has advocated and supported growing and
consumption of traditional minor millets, green leafy and traditional vegetable
in kitchen garden, rearing backyard poultry, and fishery. In addition, the
Ministry has advocated regular administering of Iron Folic Acid tablets and
Vitamin A supplements to pregnant women right from their cycle. Documentation
of tribal crops and food, tribal medicine and practices to improve health and
nutrition issues has also been initiated.
This information was
given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay
Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Status of
recommended amendments in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The National Commission for Women (NCW) had
recommended certain amendments in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The major
recommendations include:-
i) Amendment to definition of Dowry
ii) Provision for registration of lists of gifts received at the time of marriage.
iii) Provision for separate penalties for giving and taking of dowry.
iv) Penalties for non-maintenance of lists of gifts received at the time of the marriage.
v) Insertion of a new clause providing an opportunity to the woman to file a case at the place where the offence was committed or where she permanently/temporarily resides.
vi) Protection officers appointed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to carry out the duties of the Dowry Prohibition Officers.
In view of the recommendations of NCW, a proposal for amendment in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was mooted and draft Cabinet circulated on 14th February, 2013 to concerned Ministries/Department for comments. However, the Ministry has taken a considered view on the matter on 26th November, 2014 and decided to drop the amendment proposed in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 in the present form after taking into account of the comments of the High Level Committee on the Status of Women and Ministry of Home Affairs on the matter received on 3rd November, 2014 and 18th November, 2014 respectively.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a starred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
i) Amendment to definition of Dowry
ii) Provision for registration of lists of gifts received at the time of marriage.
iii) Provision for separate penalties for giving and taking of dowry.
iv) Penalties for non-maintenance of lists of gifts received at the time of the marriage.
v) Insertion of a new clause providing an opportunity to the woman to file a case at the place where the offence was committed or where she permanently/temporarily resides.
vi) Protection officers appointed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to carry out the duties of the Dowry Prohibition Officers.
In view of the recommendations of NCW, a proposal for amendment in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was mooted and draft Cabinet circulated on 14th February, 2013 to concerned Ministries/Department for comments. However, the Ministry has taken a considered view on the matter on 26th November, 2014 and decided to drop the amendment proposed in Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 in the present form after taking into account of the comments of the High Level Committee on the Status of Women and Ministry of Home Affairs on the matter received on 3rd November, 2014 and 18th November, 2014 respectively.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a starred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Substance Abuse by street children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has not made any estimate
about the number of street children in the country. However, a rapid assessment
survey of street- involved children carried out by Don Bosco National Forum for
the Young at Risk (YaR), New Delhi and Don Bosco Research Centre, Mumbai has
come to the notice of the Government of India. As per the aforesaid survey, the
number of street- involved children in New Delhi is 69,976.
The Government is taking several measures to prevent substance abuse by children including services for rehabilitation of addicts.
Government of India is implementing the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 which prohibits selling of tobacco products to person below the age of 18 years and in places within 100 metre radius from the outer boundary of an institution of education, which includes school colleges and institutions of higher learning established or recognized by an appropriate authority. Also the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 lays down that a controlled substance shall be sold after the buyer establishes his identity and upon a declaration made about the purpose for which the controlled substance is being purchased.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely, Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) from 2009-10 for children in difficult circumstances including children who are victims of substance abuse. Under ICPS, financial assistance is provided to State Governments/UT Administrations, inter-alia, for setting up and maintenance of various types of Homes, including, Shelter Homes, Open shelters etc. These Homes provide inter-alia, shelter, food, education, medical attention, vocational training, counseling, etc. to such children so that they can ultimately reintegrate into the mainstream society.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing “Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse” which provides financial assistance to eligible Non-Governmental Organizations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies etc. for running Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) to provide composite/integrated services for the rehabilitation of addicts which is inclusive for all sections of the society.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
The Government is taking several measures to prevent substance abuse by children including services for rehabilitation of addicts.
Government of India is implementing the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 which prohibits selling of tobacco products to person below the age of 18 years and in places within 100 metre radius from the outer boundary of an institution of education, which includes school colleges and institutions of higher learning established or recognized by an appropriate authority. Also the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 lays down that a controlled substance shall be sold after the buyer establishes his identity and upon a declaration made about the purpose for which the controlled substance is being purchased.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely, Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) from 2009-10 for children in difficult circumstances including children who are victims of substance abuse. Under ICPS, financial assistance is provided to State Governments/UT Administrations, inter-alia, for setting up and maintenance of various types of Homes, including, Shelter Homes, Open shelters etc. These Homes provide inter-alia, shelter, food, education, medical attention, vocational training, counseling, etc. to such children so that they can ultimately reintegrate into the mainstream society.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing “Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse” which provides financial assistance to eligible Non-Governmental Organizations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies etc. for running Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) to provide composite/integrated services for the rehabilitation of addicts which is inclusive for all sections of the society.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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Malnutrition among children under five years of age
As per the last National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-3 (2005-06) carried
out by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, 42.5% of the
children under 5 years of age are underweight. However, the provisional India
Fact Sheet of the Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC) commissioned by Ministry of
Women and Child Development with assistance from UNICEF India has been
released. As per these figures, there is a reduction in underweight among
children under 5 years of age from 42.5% in NFHS-3 to 29.4% as per RSoC.
As per NFHS-3, the latest nationally representative data, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 years of age in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan is 37%, 42.4%, 55.9% and 39.9% respectively.
The Government has accorded high priority to the issue of malnutrition and is implementing several schemes/programmes of different Ministries/Departments through State Governments/UT Administrations. This Ministry is implementing Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) namely SABLA, and Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojna (IGMSY) as direct targeted interventions.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
As per NFHS-3, the latest nationally representative data, the prevalence of underweight in children under 5 years of age in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan is 37%, 42.4%, 55.9% and 39.9% respectively.
The Government has accorded high priority to the issue of malnutrition and is implementing several schemes/programmes of different Ministries/Departments through State Governments/UT Administrations. This Ministry is implementing Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) namely SABLA, and Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojna (IGMSY) as direct targeted interventions.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.
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