The Haryana government has directed officials to give special attention to the education and overall development of children living in child care institutions, with the Chief Minister stressing that lack of family support should not become a barrier to their educational progress.
The Chief Minister directed that necessary arrangements be made to improve the educational standards of children residing in child care institutions. The emphasis, according to the directions, is on ensuring that these children receive sustained academic support and opportunities that can help them build a secure and independent future.
The government has also been asked to ensure that children in institutional care receive all possible assistance in their education and upbringing. The focus is not limited to providing access to schooling but also on creating conditions in which children can continue their studies and develop the skills needed to become self-reliant.
The directions underline the need for a coordinated approach towards children who may lack the family and financial support normally available to other students. Educational opportunities, academic assistance and appropriate institutional support are being emphasised as important components of their rehabilitation and development.
The Chief Minister said that every possible assistance should be extended to orphan children living in child care institutions so that they are able to pursue better education and move towards an independent life.
The emphasis on education reflects a broader recognition that children in institutional care require more than basic shelter and welfare support. Consistent educational opportunities can play an important role in enabling them to build careers, gain financial independence and participate fully in society.
The latest directions therefore place education at the centre of the government’s approach towards the long-term welfare and rehabilitation of children living in child care institutions.
