“Within the subsequent few weeks, we’re going to launch a revamped portal for the Vatsalya Mission, the place all current portals like Khoya-Paaya, TrackChild, Youngster Safety Providers, and CARINGS shall be built-in,” Malik mentioned.
The transfer, he mentioned, goals to deal with gaps, duplications and ambiguities in youngster safety knowledge, guaranteeing that choices in emergency conditions will be made extra swiftly and with higher coordination.
Malik famous that the present system has its limitations, as youngsters in emergency conditions require speedy and well-coordinated motion.
“Proper now, there are gaps as a result of a baby is in an emergency state of affairs, and choices need to be taken in a coordinated and quick method,” he added.
Malik revealed that the federal government has absolutely taken over the nationwide youngster helpline, which was beforehand operated in partnership with non-state actors.
The helpline has now been built-in with the nationwide emergency helpline, 112, and the ladies’s helpline, making a complete assist community.
“The response time has lowered considerably,” Malik mentioned, including the helplines now share voice and knowledge info seamlessly.
Along with these initiatives, he highlighted the continued efforts to ascertain specialised youngster care establishments for kids with disabilities in sure states.
“Some states have give you the thought of divyang-exclusive youngster care establishments. We’re prepared and we’ll assist and sponsor them,” Malik mentioned, guaranteeing that the ministry would offer the mandatory backing.
He additionally underscored the significance of psychological well being coaching for presidency officers, significantly in defending youngsters with disabilities or psychological well being challenges.
Specialised programs shall be launched to equip the officers with the talents wanted to offer acceptable care and safety to those susceptible youngsters, he mentioned.