Karan, 16 (name changed), an orphan and once a child labourer, is now a State-level rugby player. He believes that had a child care institution (CCI) not come to his rescue, he would not be where he is today.
Four years ago, CCI authorities found him working to support his ageing grandparents and younger brother. He and his brother Shyam were then shifted to a CCI for support and rehabilitation.
“Karan’s life transformed. He is a class topper, a tech enthusiast, and a rugby player, and his brother is excelling too,” a CCI employee said.
CCIs, established under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, are mandated to provide food, shelter, education, and rehabilitation to children in need. In 2023, 4,854 children went missing according to National Crime Records Bureau data, with a recovery rate of nearly 70%. CCIs play a crucial role in returning lost childhoods to these children.
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