Srinagar, March 8 -- Replying to the question of MLA Pampore Justice Hasnain Masoodi, Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Itoo said that the department is committed for welfare of all the children in need of care and protection and children in conflict with law.

"Mission Vatsalya is monitoring and inspecting the existing CCIs and provides all necessary help and assistance as required as per the guidelines of Mission Vatsalya," she said, adding that there are 1796 children in government run Child Care Institutes while 579 are in eight private institutions.

She added that the number of government run CCI registered under Juvenile justice act 2015 is 69 while NGO run CCI registered under Juvenile justice act 2015 is 58.

Regarding the steps...