Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Social Justice & Development
- PYQs7
- Articles2
Background
This scheme is a flagship government initiative addressing child protection and welfare, directly relevant to social justice, vulnerable sections, and the implementation of welfare policies under GS2. Its 'Centrally Sponsored' nature also touches upon federal fiscal relations.
Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States and Union Territories, aimed at ensuring the care, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children in difficult circumstances, including missing and vulnerable children, and those in conflict with law. It consolidates various child protection services under a unified framework.
Facts & tables
- Scheme Type
- Centrally Sponsored Scheme
- Objective
- Care, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL).
- Implementation
- By States and UTs with support from the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Digital Integration
- Unified portal integrates TrackChild, Khoya-Paya, and Go Home and Re-Unite (GHAR) portals, also linked with CCTNS.
- Implementing Bodies
- States and Union Territories
- Statutory Framework
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Social Justice & Development |
| Conceptual area | Welfare Schemes & Social Policies |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Women and Child Development | Nodal ministry, develops and oversees the scheme and portal |
| State Governments and UT Administrations | Implements the scheme, appoints nodal officers |
| Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) | Involved in care and protection of cncp |
| Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) | Involved in cases of ccl |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Integrates cctns with the portal for tracing missing children |
| NITI Aayog (DMEO) | Evaluates the scheme |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Factual recall
Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding
- Centrally Sponsored Scheme for child protection.
- Focuses on CNCP and CCL (care, protection, rehabilitation, reintegration).
- Unified digital portal integrates TrackChild, Khoya-Paya, GHAR.
- Linked with MHA's CCTNS for tracing missing children.
- Implemented by States/UTs; involves CWCs, JJBs.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Statement-based questions, Purpose or function of a policy tool |
| 2024 | Factual recall, Conceptual understanding |
| 2023 | Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2023 | Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures |
| 2018 | Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding |
| 2017 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2016 | Factual recall, Policy measures |
Timeline
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Social Justice & Development
Conceptual area
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Welfare Schemes & Social Policies
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2016
Factual recall, Policy measures
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Prelims 2017
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2018
Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding
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Prelims 2023
Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2023
Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures
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Prelims 2024
Factual recall, Conceptual understanding
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Prelims 2025
Statement-based questions, Purpose or function of a policy tool
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Ministry of Women and Child Development continuously monitors and reviews the implementation of Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, providing care, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration services for children in difficult circumstances, guided by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed integrated unified Mission Vatsalya Portal
Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for child protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration, implemented by States/UTs. It uses a unified digital portal integrating TrackChild, Khoya-Paya, and GHAR, and links with CCTNS for tracing missing children.
See also
Past papers
2016–2024 · 5 questions
In the news
Ministry of Women and Child Development continuously monitors and reviews the implementation of Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, providing care, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration services for children in difficult circumstances, guided by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed integrated unified Mission Vatsalya Portal
Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for child protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration, implemented by States/UTs. It uses a unified digital portal integrating TrackChild, Khoya-Paya, and GHAR, and links with CCTNS for tracing missing children.
Try these PYQs
With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements:
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
* Statement 1: Incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) provides a minimum package of antenatal care (ANC) services only during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It does not cover post-delivery health care services for six months. The focus is on ensuring safe pregnancies through early detection and management of high-risk cases. * Statement 2: Correct. Under PMSMA, private sector health care providers (such as gynecologists, radiologists, and physicians) can volunteer to provide free services at nearby government health facilities on the 9th of every month. This public-private partnership enhances access to specialized care for pregnant women.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.
Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
* Statement I is correct: India's public healthcare system prioritises curative care, which focuses on treating existing illnesses. Preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative care, which aims to prevent diseases, promote good health, and help people recover from illness, receive less emphasis. * Statement II is correct: India's healthcare system follows a decentralised approach. The central government sets policies and provides financial assistance, but individual states are responsible for organising and delivering health services to their populations. This allows for flexibility based on local needs and contexts.
Therefore, the answer is Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Career Service is not an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. It is actually implemented by the Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Statement 2 is incorrect. The National Career Service has indeed been launched in a Mission Mode, but it is not specifically targeted at improving the employment opportunities for uneducated youth of the country. It is a comprehensive platform providing a wide array of employment and career related services to all citizens of India, aiming to bridge the gap between jobseekers and employers, candidates seeking training and career guidance, and agencies providing training and career counselling.
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements
1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is Incorrect. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is responsible for PMKVY, not the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Statement 2 is Correct. PMKVY goes beyond technical skills training and incorporates soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital literacy to make participants more employable. Statement 3 is Correct. A core objective of PMKVY is to bridge the gap between the skills of the unregulated workforce and industry requirements by aligning them with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). This standardization helps ensure a minimum level of competency and improves employment opportunities.
‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -
Mission Indradhanush launched by the Government of India pertains to immunization. Specifically, it's a special immunization program that aims to - Increase full immunization coverage - Mission Indradhanush targets children under two years old and pregnant women to ensure they receive all the recommended vaccines for protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. - Focus on low-coverage areas - Improve routine immunization By focusing on these aspects, Mission Indradhanush aims to improve overall child health and reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases in India. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✅ Statement I: Correct
*RGM aims to conserve indigenous breeds, benefiting small farmers and landless labourers by improving animal productivity.* ✅ Statement II: Correct
*Launched in December 2014, the mission promotes scientific breeding, genetic upgradation, and conservation of indigenous breeds.* Correct Answer: (C) Both Statements I and II are correct.
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM). It is a central intervention implemented by states, not an intervention of the State Health Departments. Statement 2 is correct: The primary objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by encouraging safe, institutional births. Statement 3 is correct: The scheme provides a cash incentive to mothers to promote institutional delivery, particularly among those from BPL, SC, and ST households. Statement 4 is incorrect: While care for sick infants is a priority under the National Health Mission, the provision of free facilities for sick infants up to one year of age is specifically a feature of the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) launched in 2011. JSY, launched in 2005, is primarily a conditional cash transfer scheme for delivery.