TALASH Initiative

Subject: Social Issues | Tribal Welfare

Notes

  • TALASH is an initiative associated with identifying and supporting tribal children who are separated from their families or are otherwise vulnerable.

  • Such initiatives aim to improve the identification, tracking, rehabilitation and protection of children.

  • They promote coordination among government departments, child welfare institutions and law enforcement agencies.

  • The broader objective is to ensure that vulnerable children receive education, healthcare, protection and family-based rehabilitation.

  • Child protection initiatives are linked to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

Key Pointers

  • Focus: Vulnerable and tribal children.

  • Important areas: Identification, protection and rehabilitation.

  • Relevant framework: Juvenile Justice Act.

  • UPSC relevance: Tribal welfare, child rights and inclusive development.