On Friday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to all states and union territories to focus on vulnerable sections of society. As the second wave of coronavirus has hit the country and kids have lost their parents due to Covid-19.
The Ministry in the statement said that a high priority must be given in preventing and combating the crime against the weaker sections of the society that is women, children, senior citizens, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, as well as efforts, must be made to prevent human trafficking.
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It said, “Taking into account the impact of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic particularly on vulnerable groups, the MHA has again reiterated to States and Union Territories to focus on vulnerable sections, especially children who may have lost their parents due to Covid-19.”
It further said, “The ministry has asked states and union territories to undertake an immediate review of existing facilities for vulnerable groups, especially for children who have been orphaned, senior citizens who may require timely assistance and support and members of the Scheduled Castes/ tribes who may need guidance to access government support facilities.”
It added, “MHA has requested states and union territories for coordination with various line departments or agencies concerned with Women Help Desk and anti-trafficking units.”
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The ministry recalled that it had circulated guidelines for supporting senior citizens during the Covid-19 crisis. And the social justice ministry also issued the guidelines for transgender persons on how to protect themselves during Covid-19.