Jharkhand's Mission Vatsalya: 9,000 Children to Benefit from Sponsorship & Foster Care in 2026-27
Jharkhand plans to significantly expand its child welfare efforts, aiming to support over 9,000 children through 'Mission Vatsalya' in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The state seeks to link 9,000 children with sponsorship scholarships and 150 with foster care. A key focus is bolstering foster care with identified families and a Rs 4,000 monthly grant per child.