A Guide to the POCSO Act: Legal Provisions & Child Safety
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Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive, and protected environment where they can reach their full potential....
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceSave the Children India
PublishedFriday, 26 June 2026
Affected Population~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCRMinistry of Youth AffairsMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeCPCB
Key Stakeholders
ChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi WorkersForest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
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