Mission Vatsalya Faces Challenges: Parliamentary Panel Report Unveiled

A parliamentary panel criticized the execution of Mission Vatsalya for poor fund usage and inadequate staffing. The report recommended revamping Child Care Institutions (CCIs) with national standards, launching a foster care promotion campaign, and improving accountability. The panel also raised concerns about funding and implementation gaps in Mission Shakti.

A parliamentary committee has cast a spotlight on the challenges plaguing the implementation of Mission Vatsalya, focusing on issues such as inadequate fund utilization and a shortage of trained personnel.

According to the committee's report, while the number of Child Care Institutions supported by the scheme has risen significantly, effectiveness is being undermined by these gaps in staffing and monitoring mechanisms.

The committee's findings also extend to other initiatives under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, such as Mission Shakti, highlighting budgetary constraints and a need for enhanced coordination with state agencies to better serve the welfare needs of women and children across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)