Social Welfare & Benefits
Child Protection, Adoption & CHILDLINE 1098
ICPS (Integrated Child Protection Scheme) provides child care institutions, Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees, and the CARA adoption portal. CHILDLINE 1098 operates 24x7 for any child in distress.
Call 1098 (24x7) for any child in distress — rescue, shelter, or protection.
CWC handles abandoned, abused, or neglected children at district court.
Visit cara.nic.in for legal adoption. Only CARA-approved adoption is recognized.
Children who lost both parents to COVID get stipend, education, and insurance.
Anganwadi provides free nutrition, health, and education for 0–6 year children.
Married couples (2+ years married), single women, single men (male can only adopt male) can adopt through CARA.
COVID-orphaned children get ₹4,000/month from 18–23, free education, and ₹10L insurance from PM CARES.
All services free for children in need
1098 (CHILDLINE 24x7)