Over 860 children's home functioning without adherence to rules closed down in Tamil Nadu: Minister
The Hindu
Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan says action is taken against the homes after continuous monitoring of their activities
Over 860 children's homes functioning without adherence to licence conditions have been closed down in the last one year, said Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan.
When asked about action taken after a case of illegal sale of children from a home was reported in Madurai in July this year, Ms. Geetha said action was being taken against children’s homes after continuous vigil on their activities. All safety aspects of children, right from building stability to the functioning of the homes, were being closely monitored.
After inaugurating the office for Regional Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department here on Wednesday, the Minister said all issues related to children in 19 districts in the South, would be monitored from the new office.
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