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India sees 4,515 child adoptions in FY25, highest in 12 years: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: India has seen a record number of child adoptions, 4,515 in FY 2024-25 -- the highest in the last 12 years, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Gender Budget allocation increased to 8.86 pc for FY26 in Union Budget
New Delhi, Feb 2: The share of gender budget allocation in the total Union Budget has increased to 8.86 per cent in FY 2025-26 from 6.8 per cent in FY 2024-25.
PM Cares Fund: Rs 346 Cr used for over 4,500 kids orphaned during Covid-19, says report
New Delhi, Jan 21: The PM CARES for Children Scheme, launched in 2021 to support children orphaned during the Covid-19 pandemic, has reportedly spent Rs 346 crore on the welfare of 4,543 children, according to the latest audited statement of the fund for 2022-23.