Cradle Baby Reception Centres for abandoned children

Shimla –A spokesperson of the Directorate of Women and Child Development said here today that as per the provision of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 the department has decided to set-up Cradle Baby Reception Centres at Specific location at Zonal/Regional Hospitals, CHCs, Nursing Homes and the District Child Protection Units to receive the abandoned and vulnerable children. He said that the primary objective of such Cradle Baby Reception Centres is to rescue abandoned children and look after them with due care and affection till they are given in adoption.

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