Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Uttar Pradesh Approves ₹2.66 Crore for Child Helpline
Uttar Pradesh has approved money to help its Child Helpline support children who are in trouble.
The approved amount is ₹2,66,55,500.
The funds are described as a payment from the Government of India for the 2026–27 financial year.
The state says the money should help the helpline provide quicker protection and assistance.
Officials must spend it only on the approved purpose.
They also have to check bills and report expenses through a central agency.
These steps are meant to make sure the money is handled transparently.
Uttar Pradesh approved ₹2,66,55,500 for its Child Helpline Scheme.
The funding is intended to strengthen assistance and protection for children in distress.
The amount is described as the fourth instalment from the Government of India for financial year 2026–27.
The funds were placed at the disposal of the Director of Women and Child Welfare after Finance Department concurrence.
The order requires spending controls, bill scrutiny and reporting through the Single Nodal Agency.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Department of Women and Child Welfare and the Child Helpline Scheme.
- What
- Administrative and financial approval was granted for ₹2,66,55,500.
- When
- The article is dated October 5; it does not specify the year. The funding is for financial year 2026–27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To strengthen helpline services and provide timely protection and assistance to children in distress.
- Approved amount
- ₹2,66,55,500 (₹2.66 crore)
- Scheme
- Child Helpline Scheme
- Funding source
- Fourth instalment from the Government of India under the Mother Sanction
- Financial year
- 2026–27
- Department
- Department of Women and Child Welfare, Uttar Pradesh
- Fund oversight
- Spending details are to be submitted to the Single Nodal Agency, with bills subject to scrutiny before treasury submission.