India, Oct. 25 -- When a parent goes to prison, another sentence begins outside its walls. Children lose education, financial security, and emotional support despite committing no crime.

Confronting this forgotten crisis, 16-year-old child activist Deeaa Luthra launched CIP-CARE (Children of Incarcerated Parents-Care, Advocacy, Rights and Empowerment), reaching over 610 families through prison outreach camps across Delhi-NCR, with over 120 affected families signing up for CIP-CARE's continued assistance through its volunteer-led hotline connecting vulnerable families with essential welfare services.

While estimates suggest nearly 8 lakh Indian children are affected by parental incarceration, India lacks a comprehensive national record o...