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Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
People urged to embrace ‘Foster Care'
Rajamahendravaram: East Godavari district collector P Prasanthi and joint collector S Chinna Ramudu on Monday unveiled posters promoting the 'Foster Care' programme, an initiative aimed at providing a temporary family environment for orphaned or neglected children. The event, held at the District Collectorate, stressed the government's commitment to ensuring every child has the right to grow up in a loving and secure family. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Prasanthi said that the foster care programme is designed to provide love, affection, and security to children aged between 6 and 18, who have been separated from their parents for various reasons. Under the programme, individuals or couples can take a child into their home for two years. She added that after the two years, foster parents would also have the option of permanent adoption. The collector clarified that there is no fee to become a foster parent. She said that under the 'Mission Vatsalya' scheme, the Central and State governments would provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 4,000 to the foster parents, with a 60:40 contribution ratio. Prasanthi appealed to childless couples and compassionate individuals to open their homes and hearts to these children, bringing new hope and light into their lives. She expressed confidence that the public would come forward to become foster parents and make a significant, positive change in the lives of orphaned children. T Sridevi, Project Director of the Department of Women's Development and Child Welfare, East Godavari, provided details for interested individuals. She said that full details about the scheme can be found on the website For more information, the District Child Protection Unit can be contacted at 8330969889, and the Department of Women's Development and Child Welfare at 93980 55826. DRO T Sitarama Murthy, DSP Bhavya Kishore, CPO L Appalakonda, Special Deputy Collector Bhagyalakshmi, DLDVOs P Veena Devi, A Sleeva Reddy, and other officials were also present at the event.
New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Minor to stay in hospital until delivery after denied abortion by Telangana HC
HYDERABAD: The minor who was denied permission by the High Court for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) on Wednesday will remain admitted at Niloufer Hospital until the end of her pregnancy. On Wednesday, the High Court denied the request for MTP for the minor, who is pregnant with twins — one at 28 weeks and the other at 26 weeks after the medical board at Niloufer Hospital submitted a report stating that the pregnancy was at an advanced stage and posed health risks to the minor. The court order comes in response to the minor's mother having filed a writ petition seeking a direction to Niloufer Hospital to terminate her daughter's pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. Speaking to TNIE, a senior doctor at Niloufer Hospital said, 'The girl will continue to be admitted to the hospital till the delivery. As of now, a team of gynaecologists is monitoring her condition regularly, and she is in fine health. After the delivery, which is likely due in the 37th week, the girl will be discharged. If the family is not willing to keep the babies, they will be handed over to Shishu Vihar.' The High Court also directed that the minor receive uninterrupted medical care, including support from the Department of Women's Development and Child Welfare through the Sakhi Centre.
New Indian Express
07-08-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana HC denies abortion plea for 28-week pregnant minor, directs continued care at Niloufer Hospital
HYDERABAD: Rejecting a plea for permission to terminate a 28-week pregnancy, the Telangana High Court has directed Niloufer Hospital for Women and Children in Hyderabad to provide continuous medical care to a pregnant minor and not discharge her until delivery. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka instructed the hospital superintendent to ensure the girl's health and safety throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. According to the case details, the pregnancy resulted from the girl's relationship with her boyfriend. Under Indian law, sexual intercourse with a minor is classified as rape, regardless of consent. The court also asked the Department of Women's Development and Child Welfare, through its principal secretary, to extend full support to the girl via the Sakhi centre, including coordination with the police if needed. The matter will be heard again on October 29. The order was issued on a writ petition filed by the minor's mother, who had sought the constitution of a medical board under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. The petitioner requested an urgent medical examination and termination of her daughter's pregnancy, citing a medical report dated July 22, 2025, which recorded gestational ages of 27 weeks for Twin A and 25 weeks for Twin B. Following an interim order dated July 25, 2025, a medical board examined the girl under Section 3(2)(b) of the MTP (Amendment) Act and submitted its report on July 28, 2025. After reviewing the findings and hearing both sides, the court declined to allow termination, citing the advanced stage of pregnancy, 28 weeks, as noted in the report. Justice Bheemapaka, while refusing the termination plea, directed that the minor receive uninterrupted medical assistance and support services during the remaining term.
