Development centre of street children
By: Gade, Kamlesh [Guide].
Contributor(s): Vishwakarma, Divya Shyamlal (17AR40).
Publisher: New Panvel AIKTC, School of Architecture 2021Description: 98p. | Binding- Hard Bound | 29.5*21.5 cm.Subject(s): Project ReportsDDC classification: 720.7 Online resources: Click Here to Explore Digital Copy Summary: Street life is a challenge for survival, even for adults, and is yet more difficult for children. According to estimates, within each of the following Indian states, there are 100 000 or more street children: Cities such as New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai have been hard hit by the economic crisis, which has left many families without necessities, owing primarily to family conflict, poverty, and abuse. The price of living has increased tremendously. They have chosen to live on the streets and accept complete responsibility for their own well-being. Street children in India are routinely targeted for violence, particularly by the police, and are subjected to abuse and extortion in addition to trying to protect themselves. According to UNICEF, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and exploitation are all forms of violence against children in India. The majority of the children came from low socio-economic backgrounds, with the average family income being less than Rs. 600/- per month. The main causes of the problem were wage inequality, unsatisfactory conditions in the home, and unhappiness with family relations. Further Research revealed that homeless children and orphan need centres.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Project Reports | School of Architecture Archieval Section | Circulation | 720.7 GAD (Browse shelf) | Available | PA0187 |
Street life is a challenge for survival, even for adults, and is yet more difficult for children. According to estimates, within each of the following Indian states, there are 100 000 or more street children: Cities such as New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai have been hard hit by the economic crisis, which has left many families without necessities, owing primarily to family conflict, poverty, and abuse. The price of living has increased tremendously. They have chosen to live on the streets and accept complete responsibility for their own well-being. Street children in India are routinely targeted for violence, particularly by the police, and are subjected to abuse and extortion in addition to trying to protect themselves. According to UNICEF, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and exploitation are all forms of violence against children in India. The majority of the children came from low socio-economic backgrounds, with the average family income being less than Rs. 600/- per month. The main causes of the problem were wage inequality, unsatisfactory conditions in the home, and unhappiness with family relations. Further Research revealed that homeless children and orphan need centres.
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