CHILD WELFARE
Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur has implemented Welfare programmes for Children, destitute children and orphans of Hills and plain of Manipur. Following schemes are implemented for child welfare :
Running of Children Homes
Under the scheme for the Welfare of the Children in need of care and protection, the department has been extending 90% of grant in aid to 8 (eight) Destitute Children Homes run by Voluntary Organisations. At present a sum of Rs.270/- per child per month is provided for care, maintenance, education, fooding etc. There are altogether 320 children are put us in these homes
Bal Bhavans
Department is maintaining a State Bal Bhavan at Khuman Lampak also in which regular informal education/class on Dance/song, musical instrument, computer education, Drawing lessons etc. are taught by experienced officials/Instructors of this Department with attractive Summer and winter camps since 1989. It is affiliated under the Nationasl Bal Bhavan society India, New Delhi.
Children from State Bal Bhavan have achieved National Bal Hero Award for which Awards are given to children excelling in the field of creative arts, creative science, creative writing and performing arts. Till now 8 children have received this Award.
Bal Kendras in the tribal areas of Senapti and Churachandpur Districts have been opened to benefit the children of the remote areas. Opening of one more Bal Bhavan-cum-children park at Moreh, Border town of the Indo Myanmar is under Process.
Sishu Greeha
Another scheme is also implemented in Manipur to promote In-country Adoption for the welfare of the unfortunate children. Three(3) NGOs have been recognized by the State Government and approved by Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India to run these adoption Centres called Sishu Greeha and they may be contacted when deciding for adoption.
Financial Assistance to Destitute Children
Financial assistance @ Rs. 60/- per child per month in the age of 6-14 years were extended to 288 school going destitute children living below poverty line.
SPECIALIZED ADOPTION AGENCY (SAA)
Specialized Adoption Agency is a Child Care Institution/Children Home for placing the children who are orphan, abandoned and surrendered children from 0 to 6 years, following due procedures and for processing adoption of children who are declared legally free for adoption by competent authority under Juvenile Justice (care and protection of Children) Act 2015.
Any prospective adoptive parents, fulfilling eligibility criteria, who are desirous of adopting a child/children may register online at www.cara.nic.in under CARINGS. Documents required as well as procedures of adopting a child/ children are also available on the same website.
List of Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) in the State is as under:
Sl.No.
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District
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Name of SAA
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Address
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Contact Detail
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1.
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Imphal East
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SAA Imphal East Run by State Govt.
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Wangkhei Ningthemprukhri Makha Leikai Imphal East 795001
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Name :Thingnam Roshan Singh
Contact No : 7005318303
Mobile : 7005318303
E-mail : thingnamroshan2014@gmail.com
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2.
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Thoubal
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SAA Thoubal Run by State Govt
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Thoubal Mela Ground near community hall, Thoubal 795138
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Name :Laishram Leimathoibi Devi
Contact No : 9612278419
Mobile : 9612278419
E-mail : leimalaishram184@gmail.com
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3.
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Chandel
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SAA Chandel Run By State Govt
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Khangshim Village Machi Sub-Division 795103
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Name :Subhalaxmi Thounaojam
Contact No : 8415944648
Mobile : 8415944648
E-mail : subhalaxmi.th@gmail.com
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4.
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Imphal West
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Punya Nawa Yaiphakol Run By Integraded Women And Children Development Centre(IWCDC)
(NGO Run)
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Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai P.O. Lamphelpat Imphal West 795004
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Name :Ashapriya Konthoujam
Contact No : 9366609728
Mobile : 9366609728
E-mail :
iwcdcpunyayaiphakol01@gmail.com
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5.
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Churachandpur
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Agape Babies Home Run by AGAPE ACTS (NGO Run)
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Hebron Veng, New Lamka churchachandpur, Manipur 795006
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Name :Rith Tombing
Contact No : 8730025813
Mobile : 8730025813
E-mail : rithtombing@yahoo.com
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6.
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Tamenglong
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Macarius Home Run By Idigenous Women And Children Foundation(IWCF)
(NGO Run)
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Pansy Vale, Tamenglong-I, Utopia 795141
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Name :Kinderson Pamei
Contact No : 267139
Mobile : 9612712136
E-mail : iwcf2014@gmail.com
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7.
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Senapati
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CCM Adoption Centre Run By Compassion Children Ministries(CCM)
(NGO Run)
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Kathikho Karong Senapati 795007
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Name :Robin Raomai Heni
Contact No : 8787373148
Mobile : 8787373148
E-mail : robinrh.eben@gmail.com
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8.
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Ukhrul
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Luiva Care run Eden Resource Home (NGO Run)
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Tallui Junction Ukhrul 795142
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Name :V S Tanmila
Contact No : 265240
Mobile : 8258898856
E-mail : edenhome82@gmail.com
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9.
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Bishnupur
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Naoyok Naothemkol Run By New Life Foundation ( NGO Run)
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Thamnapokpi Po Ps Moirang Bishnupur 795133
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Name :Moirangthem Rameshori Chanu
Contact No : 9089897944
Mobile : 9089897944
E-mail : saabishnupur@gmail.com
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Draft Policy: Manipur State Policy for Children, 2020