CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has launched Mission Vatsalya?
A
Goa
B
Maharashtra
C
Jharkhand
D
Rajasthan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2009-2010, all three schemes were combined into a single, centrally sponsored scheme known as the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS). In 2017, the program’s name was changed to the “Child Protection Services” Scheme. From 2021-22 onwards, the CPS Scheme has been now subsumed under Mission Vatsalya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Components under Mission Vatsalya include improve functioning of statutory bodies; strengthen service delivery structures; Upscale institutional care and services; encourage non-institutional community-based care; emergency outreach services; training and capacity building.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ICPS was implemented by the Ministry since 2009-2010. The scheme was then renamed as “Child Protection Services” Scheme in 2017. The CPS Scheme has been now subsumed under Mission Vatsalya from 2021-22 onwards.

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