People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Bal Ashrams

The "Bal Ashrams" have been established by the Social Welfare Dept, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir, to create a society free from child labor, where all children receive free, compulsory, quality, and meaningful education. Orphans and destitute children are provided free schooling, boarding and lodging.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Bal Ashrams
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Jammu and Kashmir
States and UTsJammu and Kashmir
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsOrphan, Shelter, Rehabilitation, Security, Destitute

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