HAUSLA-2018

HAUSLA

Question: Consider the following statements regarding HAUSLA-2018:

  1. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs), HAUSLA 2018.
  2. It was inaugurated by chief minister of Delhi, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal.
  3. The theme for the event was Child Safety.
  4. The team from Orissa won the Rolling Trophy.
    Of the above, the correct statement is/are

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) All of the above.
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • A 4 day Carnival from 26th to 29th November 2018, HAUSALA-2018 was organised by Ministry of Women and Child Development(MWCD) in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Secretary Shri Rakesh Srivastava(MWCD) .
  • This is an inter-Child Care Institution festival organized to showcase the hidden talent they posses by providing a platform. The theme of the event was “Child Safety”.
  • This festival drew more than 600 children from 18 States for the various events like painting competition, athletics meet, football, chess competition and speech writing as part of the Festival.
  • Best State Team Award based on performance during Hausla 2018 was conferred to Orissa and team of Chhattisgarh finished second.
  • A Child Care Institution is defined under JJ (Juvenile Justice)Act, 2015 which means Children Home, Special Home, Place of Safety, Open Shelter, Open Adoption Agency and a Fit Facility providing protection and residential care to children in need.

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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=185955
http://vikaspedia.in/education/child-rights/living-conditions-in-institutions-for-children-in-conflict-with-law/objectives-and-approach-of-child-care-institutions
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1554264