Question

The recent convergence of Integrated Child Protection Scheme and related programmes by the Government of India in the Mission mode is:

• A. Mission Karuna
• B. Bachpan Bachao Mission
• C. Bal Suraksha Mission
• D. Mission Vatsalya

Hint:

Remember the MWCD trio: Shakti (Women), Vatsalya (Child Welfare/Protection), and Poshan (Nutrition).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has recently restructured its schemes into three major "Missions" to improve administrative efficiency and impact: Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, and Mission Saksham Anganwadi/Poshan 2.0.

Step 1: Identifying Mission Vatsalya.
Mission Vatsalya (4) is the umbrella scheme for child protection and child welfare services in India. It incorporates the previous "Integrated Child Protection Scheme" (ICPS) and focuses on the "leave no child behind" principle through statutory bodies, service delivery structures, and institutional care.

Step 2: Distinguishing from other terms.

• Mission Karuna and Bal Suraksha are general descriptive names but not official Ministry missions.
• Bachpan Bachao is primarily associated with the NGO (Bachpan Bachao Andolan) founded by Kailash Satyarthi.