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Economic Survey: 7,462 Children Protected, 588 Rescued Amidst Government Efforts

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The Economic Survey reveals that the government has provided protection, relief, and counseling services to 7,462 children in the current fiscal year, including 588 who were rescued. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address child violence, risks, and homelessness in Nepal.

  • In the current fiscal year, 588 children vulnerable to violence and risks were rescued.
  • A total of 2,658 street children were rescued, protected, and managed between May 2016 and March 2026.
  • The National Strategy and Implementation Plan to End Child Marriage and the Child-Responsive Budget Indicator Procedure have been approved and implemented.
  • Currently, 1,176 children involved in legal disputes are housed in 10 juvenile correction centers.
  • A new juvenile correction center for boys over 18 has been established in Nuwakot's central prison this fiscal year.

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