The Juvenile Justice Act (Care and Protection of Children) 2000 recognize the legal necessity of Care and Protection of Children. It is an Act “to consolidate and amend the law relating to Juveniles in conflict with low and children-in-need of Care and Protection by providing them proper care, protection and treatment by catering to their development needs and by adopting a child friendly approach in the adjudication and disposition of matters in the best interest of children and for their ultimate rehabilitation through various institutions.” The main reasons of the vulnerability in children are:-
(a) Abandoned or loss of family due to man-made or natural calamities
(b) Break down of Homes
(c) Advance impact on media.
(d) Exploitation by anti-social elements.
The Ministry recognizes its primary responsibilities for providing care and Protection of such children by
1) Adoption.
2) Foster care
3) Sponsorship
4) Sending the child to an After Care organization.
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