Abstract
UNCRC which is known as United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child has clearly distinct that an individual who has not accomplished 18 years of age is known as a child. The recent figures in the area of child rights shows that total child population in India is 472 million which makes thirty nine percent (39%) of India’s entirety population [1] . Orphaned and destitute children in India are found to be 20 million [2] . Children who found in difficult circumstances are categorized in two categories that is Children who needs care and protection and who are conflict with law [3] and these children placed in custody of institutions where they stay for long period or short period which depends on the recognized need of the child. Children living in institutions or children homes necessitate basic care, health and educational services. These integration and rehabilitation functions must address needs of children and helps in removing challenges from their path of development. As endorsed in Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015 these institutions must follow standardized norms and provide services to cater the obligatory requisite to all children. The services include food, protected shelter, apt attire, remedial aid and other required service. The aim of this research study is to understand significance of the facilities provided to children with special reference to health care facilities in Child Care Institutions in Delhi.
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