Kathmandu, November 13: The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens has monitored orphanages operating in different places and oriented the directors and employees about the laws and standards related to the operation of orphanages. In the last four months, 31 children were reunited with their families after monitoring the children’s home.
Minister of Women, Children and Senior Citizens Nawal Kishore Shah Sudi informed that seven children’s home operators and employees were oriented about the laws and standards related to the operation of children’s homes and 42 children’s homes that met the standards were given operating permits. According to him, 17 children’s homes have been taken care of after monitoring. He informed that during the four months of his tenure as minister, 113 children who were at risk were rescued and protected and 879 children were provided with necessary relief and counseling.
Recently, the ministry rescued 140 orphaned children and reunited 91 with their families. According to the Secretary-level decision of the Ministry dated 15th Baisakh 2080, for the operation of the Children’s Correctional Home, the former prison office building in Nuwakot has been inspected and it can be operated by carrying out general maintenance. said. Similarly, Minister Sudi said that preparations are being made to prepare a budget code to account for the investment in children, suggestions are being collected from stakeholders for the amendment of the Children’s Act 2075 and the draft is being prepared.
Minister Sudi informed that the Morang, Bhaktapur, Kaski and Banke children’s correctional homes, which are being operated under management contracts through non-governmental organizations, expired at the end of June last financial year, so the deadline has been extended until the end of January of the current financial year and preparations are being made to be operated by the Nepal government in the coming days.
Similarly, the Ministry informed that the funds allocated for the construction of a children’s home in Dhakaltar of Tanahun have been transferred to the federal project implementation unit Kaski.
In Nepal, orphanage centers often face management challenges, which may stem from limited funding, oversight issues, and insufficiently trained staff. Many centers struggle to meet children’s needs, including adequate nutrition, education, and psychological support. Additionally, some lack the necessary resources for hygiene and medical care, impacting the overall well-being of the children. Addressing these challenges often requires increased government support, tighter regulations, and better funding to ensure these children receive proper care and opportunities for growth.
