The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Activists say T.N. budget made no mention of child protection sector
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Meghna M.
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Child rights activists in Tamil Nadu have criticized the state's 2026-27 budget for failing to include specific allocations or reforms for child protection. While the budget addresses education and nutrition, advocates argue that critical mechanisms like Juvenile Justice Boards and the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights remain underfunded.
The Revised Budget Estimates for 2026-27, unveiled on Wednesday by Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, had no mention of child protection schemes, child rights activists in the State pointed out.
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