Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj stated in an announcement that, as a mother, she was deeply shocked by the news of a 15-year-old girl being discovered with a newborn infant following an unsafe childbirth in the Knuckles area.
The Minister pointed out that this is not an isolated incident and that children face varying levels of vulnerability in the face of ongoing economic, social, and political issues.
Need to build trust within the family
The Minister stated that due to the breakdown of mutual relationships between parents and children, a situation has arisen where children feel unsafe even within their closest environment. She pointed out that children must be made to feel that they are safe with their parents, regardless of what problems arise.
It was also noted that such distressing incidents could be largely prevented by fostering open dialogue and creating a secure environment within the family.
New policy from 2027
Minister Saroja Paulraj further revealed that the ministry is preparing to implement a new alternative care policy from the year 2027 to provide a formal solution for vulnerable children. Steps, including securing the necessary budgetary allocations for this purpose, are already underway.
What next?
As a formal solution for vulnerable children, a new alternative care policy is scheduled to be implemented from the year 2027, and steps, including securing the required budgetary allocations, are already being carried out.
