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(1) The State Government may establish and maintain, in every district or
group of districts, either by itself or through voluntary or non-governmental organisations, Childrens
Homes, which shall be registered as such, for the placement of children in need of care and protection for
their care, treatment, education, training, development and rehabilitation.(2) The State Government shall designate any Childrens Home as a home fit for children with special
needs delivering specialised services, depending on requirement.(3) The State Government may, by rules, provide for the monitoring and management of Childrens
Homes including the standards and the nature of services to be provided by them, based on individual
care plans for each child.
