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Contact Us:
Prevention of Trafficking of Women and Children 0364-2225266
| DWSO | contact numbers |
|---|---|
| East Khasi Hills : | 0364-2224409 |
| West Khasi Hills : | 953654/22280 |
| Ri bhoi : | 953638/232551 |
| East Garo Hills : | 953658/220351 |
| South Garo Hills : | 953639/222360 |
| Jaintia Hills : | 953652/220805 |
Child Welfare : State schemes:
1. Creche for State Government Employees’ Children
Indian Council for Social Welfare an NGO located at Lachumiere runs a Creche for the benefit of the State Govt. Employees’ children covering 30 nos. of beneficiaries. The Social Welfare Department provides financial assistance to the NGO in the form of grants-in-aid.
2. Grant-in-aid to NGOs for services of children in need of care and protection
No. of NGOs caters to the needs and development of orphan, single parent, destitute and deserted children - 22 nos.
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|
| 726 nos | 726 nos | 726 nos |
3. Grant-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations Working in the Field of Child Welfare
Financial assistance is given to voluntary organisations working for the welfare and development of children in rural areas like creches, orphanages etc. The department also motivates the non-governmental organisations to take up other schemes such as foster care, adoption services, welfare services for street children and working children (Child Labour).