What is Mission Vatsalya?
Mission Vatsalya is the umbrella child protection and welfare scheme of the Government of India launched in 2021-22 (replacing earlier ICPS). It ensures every child lives in a safe and nurturing environment. Key benefits: Sponsorship Scheme (₹4,000/month for vulnerable children), Foster Care Support, Child Care Institutions (CCIs) for orphans and abandoned children, and After Care (₹2,000/month for youth aged 18-21 leaving CCIs).
Mission Vatsalya — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Mission Vatsalya 2026 — Child Welfare & Protection | Child Care Institutions + Sponsorship ₹4,000/Month |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | ₹4,000/month sponsorship for vulnerable children + foster care support + shelter in CCIs |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-vatsalya |
मिशन वात्सल्य 2021-22 में लॉन्च भारत सरकार की बाल कल्याण और संरक्षण की छाता योजना है (ICPS की जगह)। मुख्य लाभ: Sponsorship Scheme (₹4,000/माह कमजोर बच्चों को), Foster Care, बाल देखभाल संस्थान (CCIs) और After Care (₹2,000/माह, 18-21 वर्ष)।
₹4,000/माह sponsorship (कमजोर बच्चे) + foster care सहायता + CCI में आश्रय
Benefits of Mission Vatsalya
₹4,000/month sponsorship for vulnerable children + foster care support + shelter in CCIs
Who is Eligible for Mission Vatsalya?
- ✓Children in difficult circumstances: orphans, abandoned, street children, children in conflict with law
- ✓Sponsorship: Children with single parent/no parent with family income < ₹1.5 lakh/year
- ✓Foster Care: Children aged 0-18 in need of family environment
- ✓After Care: Youth aged 18-21 leaving Child Care Institutions
- ✓CCI admission: Through Child Welfare Committee (CWC) order
Documents Required for Mission Vatsalya
How to Apply for Mission Vatsalya Online?
- 1जिले के District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) कार्यालय में संपर्क करें
- 2Child Welfare Committee (CWC) / DCPO को बच्चे की स्थिति की जानकारी दें
- 3CWC order के बाद CCI placement या Sponsorship approved होती है
- 4Sponsorship: ₹4,000/माह DBT से परिवार/बच्चे के खाते में
- 5wcd.nic.in पर योजना के details देखें
Official Government Portal
wcd.nic.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on wcd.nic.in/schemes/mission-vatsalya