15-yr-old rape survivor gives birth to baby boy, relinquishes parental rights
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Summary
Officials said the mother and her parents relinquished the child’s rights, the formal adoption procedure for the baby has since begun
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right