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Why no
night shelters for street kids, NHRC asks Delhi
Friday December 24, 2010 06:27:18 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: The
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an explanation
from the Delhi government over the plight of homeless children in
the capital and the lack of dedicated night shelters for them, the
commission said.
An NHRC official aid Friday that the commission took suo motu
cognisance of media reports that a survey by an NGO found more
than 10,000 children living on the streets of Delhi and most
living near bus stands and railway stations where they easily find
menial jobs.
"The report said that of the 76 temporary shelters in Delhi, not
one is dedicated to children. And children are not allowed in the
shelters meant for adults and families. It seems that the Delhi
government has forgotten about the children," the official said.
The commission, therefore, issued a notice to the chief secretary
of the Delhi government, asking for a report within two weeks.
The commission has asked for the government's response to four
questions - whether any guidelines have been framed for the care
and protection of homeless children in Delhi, if any periodic
surveys are conducted to assess the number of such children;
whether the government has framed any scheme for separate schemes
for boys and girls; and how many children are staying in shelters
meant for adults.
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