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

Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)

This scheme aims to ensure, sustain, and strengthen child protection at the family and community levels, promote family-based non-institutional care, and provide financial support to children in need.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Women and Child Development
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsChildcare, Childhood, Vatsalya, Child Protection

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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