Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced the launch of the Mukhyamantri Bal Uday Yojana for the rehabilitation of children moving out of child-care institutions of the state. A big provision has been set earmarked for the scheme in this year's budget,

This scheme will help children move out of child-care homes by showing them the right path in their future and helping them to become self-reliant. For this, a provision of Rs 1 crore has been made in the budget.

Age limit for moving out of childcare homes extended

Additionally, the age for boys and girls moving out of child observation homes has been increased from 18 years to 20 years. Under the scheme, the State Government will help in rehabilitating and restoring boys and girls more than 18 years of age who move out of child-care institutions.

Earlier, children moving out of rehabilitation centres had to face many problems related to accommodation, employment, and joining mainstream society. In these conditions, children are often tempted to involve themselves in crime.

Instructions for Women and Child Development Department

Keeping this in mind, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has undertaken a thoughtful initiative. Under the instructions of Chief Minister Baghel and the leadership of the Minister of Women and Child Development Department Anila Bhediya, a detailed action plan is being made for the rehabilitation and restoration of boys and girls moving out of child homes.

Provision has been made in the rehabilitation scheme to ensure financial aid to boys and girls for their higher education, job security, and other facilities including accommodation.

Assistance from the state government

The chief minister has said that arrangements for commercial skill development for the youth should also be made so that they can become self-reliant by being self-employed. He has also given instructions for the provision of community group accommodation for boys and girls moving out of child-care homes in the scheme.