Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched the Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons to provide continued support to youth leaving institutional care after they turn 18 by assisting them with higher education, skill development, and employment opportunities.
Ms. Gupta made the announcement during her visit to the Village Cottage Home in Lajpat Nagar, a facility run by the Women and Child Development Department, where she interacted with children.
Speaking on Mother’s Day, she said the government has earmarked ₹3.5 crore for the scheme in the current financial year.
“The primary objective of the scheme is to provide continued support, guidance and opportunities to youth leaving institutional care so they can move towards independent, secure and dignified lives,” said the CM.
Asserting that the government’s responsibility does not end with providing shelter and protection to children, she said the scheme will be implemented under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
