Ranchi, June 29 -- In Jharkhand's Dumka district, an effort is underway to give children a better chance at life-without taking them away from the families and communities they know.
Under the Sponsorship Scheme of Mission Vatsalya, the district administration has started identifying children who are growing up in difficult circumstances and may need financial help to stay at home, stay in school, and stay healthy.
Deputy Commissioner Abhijit Sinha has directed all Block Development Officers to conduct a ground-level survey and ensure that eligible families are informed about the scheme. The core idea, he said, is to support children within their existing family environment, wherever possible, rather than moving them into institutional c...