The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Central Act enacted 2015-12-31. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedThursday, 31 December 2015
Affected Population~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCRMinistry of Youth AffairsMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
ChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi WorkersBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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