Sarkari Yojana
Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)
About Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)
“Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, to strengthen child protection systems and ensure children’s care, protection, development, and well-being. It promotes family- and community-based care, institutional support, counselling, and emergency outreach for children in need, while working to shield children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and vulnerability through coordinated action at the national, state, district, and community levels. The scheme also drives awareness-building, capacity-building, and the involvement of local bodies and communities in delivering effective child welfare and protection services.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The child applicant must be under 18 for…
The child applicant must be under 18 for Sponsorship, Foster Care, and Adoption.
The child applicant must be 18 or above…
The child applicant must be 18 or above for After-Care support (up to 21, extendable to 23).
The caregiver family qualifies for financial support if…
The caregiver family qualifies for financial support if annual family income is below ₹8 lakh, or as the Ministry of WCD prescribes from time to time.
The child applicant must be willing to live…
The child applicant must be willing to live with the foster family.
Benefits Provided
Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Support for Vulnerable Children:
Children living with biological parents or extended families…
Children living with biological parents or extended families get financial help toward education, nutrition, and healthcare, to prevent family separation. Family-Based Foster Care Support:
Children without parental care are placed with unrelated…
Children without parental care are placed with unrelated foster families for a nurturing home environment, with foster parents receiving financial support toward the child's care, protection, and rehabilitation. Legal and Safe Adoption Opportunities:
Children legally freed for adoption are placed permanently…
Children legally freed for adoption are placed permanently through Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs), securing their long-term emotional and social well-being. After-Care Support for Independent Living:
Children leaving Child Care Institutions at 18 receive…
Children leaving Child Care Institutions at 18 receive financial support up to age 21, extendable to 23, for education, skill development, employment, and reintegration into society. Monthly Financial Assistance:
State Governments get a monthly grant of ₹4,000…
State Governments get a monthly grant of ₹4,000 per child under Sponsorship, Foster Care, or After-Care, for sustained support. Strengthened Child Protection Systems:
State Governments are encouraged to add grants of…
State Governments are encouraged to add grants of their own and proactively identify children needing care and protection, with support from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies. Transparent Approval and Monitoring Mechanism:
Every district sets up a Sponsorship and Foster…
Every district sets up a Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee (SFCAC) to review, approve, and sanction assistance, ensuring accountability and timely support. Compliance with Legal Framework:
All non-institutional care measures follow the Juvenile Justice…
All non-institutional care measures follow the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Rules, ensuring legal, safe, child-centric care.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Birth certificate — proof of date of birth
Birth certificate — proof of date of birth.
Aadhaar Card — the child's unique identity document
Aadhaar Card — the child's unique identity document.
School-going certificate — proof of school enrolment
School-going certificate — proof of school enrolment.
Vaccination certificates — immunisation records
Vaccination certificates — immunisation records.
Health check-up cards — routine medical examination records
Health check-up cards — routine medical examination records.
Other relevant records — such as CWC orders,…
Other relevant records — such as CWC orders, foster/adoption records, or special needs certificates.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services) through the offline application process outlined below.
The State Government/District Administration forms a Selection Committee,…
The State Government/District Administration forms a Selection Committee, headed by the District Magistrate, to select District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) staff.
The District Administration advertises vacancies, and eligible candidates…
The District Administration advertises vacancies, and eligible candidates submit offline applications with the required documents.
Applications are screened against the prescribed qualifications and…
Applications are screened against the prescribed qualifications and experience, with police background verification mandatory before appointment.
The Selection Committee makes the final selection, with…
The Selection Committee makes the final selection, with appointment subject to performance review, confidentiality norms, and the scheme guidelines.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.