Correct option is B
The
Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) is a government initiative aimed at
protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Launched by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, ICPS focuses on strengthening child protection mechanisms, providing support to vulnerable children, and ensuring the implementation of child rights. The scheme integrates various child protection programs and services to create a
safe and protective environment for children.
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Launched in 2009, ICPS aims to build a protective environment for children at risk.
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Focus areas include preventing child trafficking, child labor, and child abuse while ensuring child rehabilitation.
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Provides financial and technical support to states and union territories for child protection services.
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Includes programs such as adoption, foster care, and sponsorship support for children in need.
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Establishes Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) for the protection of children's rights.
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Works with NGOs and civil society organizations to enhance child welfare services.
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Supports children's homes, observation homes, and special adoption agencies under the Juvenile Justice Act.
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ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services): Focuses on early childhood care, nutrition, and education for children under six years and pregnant/lactating mothers.
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NACO (National AIDS Control Organization): Primarily deals with the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, including awareness programs for vulnerable groups.
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UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund): Works globally for child rights, health, education, and nutrition, but ICPS is specifically linked to child protection in India.