Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu leads in Child Care Institutions
Tamil Nadu has the most children in Child Care Institutions under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, with 11,217 children in 2025-26.
The government has laws and programs to help these children, like the Juvenile Justice Act and the Mission Vatsalya Portal.
These programs help find missing children and provide support.
However, there are still challenges, like vacancies in child protection institutions.
The government is working to improve these programs and ensure all children are safe and cared for.
Tamil Nadu has the highest number of children in Child Care Institutions under Mission Vatsalya in 2025-26.
West Bengal and Odisha follow with 7,725 and 7,311 children respectively.
The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, is the primary legislation for child protection.
Mission Vatsalya Portal integrates TrackChild and Khoya-Paya to trace missing children.
Child Helpline 1098 is integrated with ERSS-112 for emergency support.
- Who
- Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur
- What
- Tamil Nadu has the highest number of children in Child Care Institutions under Mission Vatsalya
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure the safety, security, dignity, and well-being of children in need of care and protection
Government Efforts
Challenges in Implementation
Government Initiatives
Government Efforts
The government has implemented the Juvenile Justice Act and Mission Vatsalya to ensure the safety and well-being of children in need.
Challenges in Implementation
Despite these initiatives, there are significant vacancies in child protection institutions and challenges in filling these posts.
Data Management
Government Efforts
The government has developed integrated portals like Mission Vatsalya and TrackChild to trace missing children and manage data effectively.
Challenges in Implementation
The effectiveness of these portals depends on the timely and accurate reporting of data by states and union territories.
- Highest Number of Children in CCIs
- Tamil Nadu (11,217 in 2025-26)
- Second Highest
- West Bengal (7,725 in 2025-26)
- Third Highest
- Odisha (7,311 in 2025-26)
- Primary Legislation
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Integrated Portal
- Mission Vatsalya Portal
- Child Helpline
- 1098 (integrated with ERSS-112)