🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION (Complete)
Why in the News?
The Government of Delhi launched a new Aftercare Scheme on May 11, 2026 to support youth leaving child care institutions after turning 18.
🔑 Key Highlights
1. Beneficiary Target
- Coverage:
- 150–200 youth annually
- Institutions:
- From 88 Child Care Institutions (CCIs)
2. Budget Allocation
- Total outlay:
- ₹3.5 crore (FY 2026–27)
3. Legal Framework
- Based on:
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
4. Implementation Mechanism
- State Level:
- Aftercare Committee
- Headed by:
- Secretary, Women & Child Development
- District Level:
- Committees led by:
- District Magistrates
- Role:
- Assess needs
- Prepare rehabilitation plans
5. Core Provisions
- Financial Support:
- Monthly stipend
- Social Support:
- Emotional counselling
- Opportunities:
- Higher education
- Vocational training
- Internship placements
🎯 Significance
- Helps:
- Smooth transition to adulthood
- Reduces:
- Vulnerability & homelessness
- Promotes:
- Self-reliance
ℹ️ Additional Information
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Replaced:
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
- Provides:
- Child protection framework
- Mandates:
- CWCs & JJBs in every district
Women & Child Development Department (Delhi)
- Role:
- Nodal agency for welfare
- Facilities:
- 2 aftercare homes
- (1 for boys, 1 for girls)
🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)
समाचार में क्यों?
Delhi सरकार ने 11 मई 2026 को युवाओं के लिए Aftercare Scheme शुरू की।
🔑 मुख्य बिंदु
1. लाभार्थी
- 150–200 युवा
- 88 संस्थान
2. बजट
- ₹3.5 करोड़
3. कानूनी आधार
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
4. क्रियान्वयन
- राज्य समिति
- जिला समिति
5. सुविधाएँ
- मासिक भत्ता
- काउंसलिंग
- शिक्षा व प्रशिक्षण
🎯 महत्व
- आत्मनिर्भरता
- सुरक्षा
ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी
Juvenile Justice Act 2015
- बच्चों की सुरक्षा
Delhi WCD
- 2 aftercare homes
🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)
Q1. Aftercare scheme launched by which state/UT?
यह योजना कहाँ शुरू हुई?
A. UP
B. Maharashtra
C. Delhi ✅
D. Gujarat
Q2. Target beneficiaries per year?
हर साल कितने लाभार्थी?
A. 50–100
B. 100–150
C. 150–200 / 150–200 ✅
D. 200–300
Q3. Budget allocated?
बजट कितना है?
A. ₹2 crore
B. ₹3 crore
C. ₹3.5 crore / ₹3.5 करोड़ ✅
D. ₹5 crore
Q4. Scheme based on which Act?
यह किस कानून पर आधारित है?
A. RTE Act
B. IPC
C. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 ✅
D. POCSO
Q5. Who heads district committees?
जिला समिति का प्रमुख कौन होता है?
A. MLA
B. Police
C. District Magistrate / जिलाधिकारी ✅
D. Judge
Q6. Scheme provides?
योजना क्या देती है?
A. Loans
B. Pension
C. Stipend + training / भत्ता व प्रशिक्षण ✅
D. Tax relief
Q7. Number of CCIs in Delhi?
दिल्ली में कितने CCI हैं?
A. 50
B. 70
C. 88 / 88 ✅
D. 100
Q8. Aftercare homes in Delhi?
दिल्ली में कितने aftercare homes हैं?
A. 1
B. 2 / 2 ✅
C. 3
D. 4