The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; makes it mandatory to establish at least one Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in each district as the authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of children in need of care & protection and to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights. The Composition and functioning of the CWC shall be in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; and Rules thereof. Mission Vatsalya shall provide infrastructure and financial support to the States/UTs for facilitating setting up of CWC in every district and to ensure their effective functioning. The Child Welfare Committee shall perform functions and Roles as laid down in Juvenile Justice Act/Rules as amended from time to time. Travelling/meeting allowance or honorarium for Chairperson, and four members of the Committee shall be supported under the scheme.
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