CAG Report Exposes Major Gaps in Delhi's Child Protection Measures (2018-21)

• CAG report highlights 'deficient and slow' implementation of child protection in Delhi from 2018-21.
• No survey conducted to identify vulnerable children, leading to a lack of reliable database for planning.
• Key mechanisms under Integrated Child Protection Scheme delayed or non-functional, including District Child Protection Units and Child Welfare Committees.
• Significant staff shortages (16-63%) in District Child Protection Units and up to 76% in Child Care Institutions, affecting care quality.
• Funds unspent, loss of over Rs 839 lakh due to failure to claim central assistance, and deficiencies in child care institutions and adoption processes.