DM Savin Bansal Leads Groundbreaking Initiative for Street Children’s Education and Welfare
Dehradun, 05 May – Demonstrating a deep commitment to inclusive development, District Magistrate Savin Bansal has launched an innovative initiative aimed at transforming the lives of street and dropout children. With the belief that “providing equal opportunities to every individual is our fundamental responsibility,” the administration has taken a major step toward integrating marginalized children into the educational mainstream.
Under the guidance of the Chief Minister and the visionary leadership of DM Savin Bansal, the district is witnessing the development of the state’s first modern Intensive Care Centre for Street Children, located on the campus of Sadhuram Inter College. The construction of the center is progressing rapidly, with work underway at a war footing. The ground floor has been completed, and higher-level construction is moving ahead under the daily supervision of the District Magistrate himself.
This model facility is designed to offer not only shelter but also a safe, healthy, and stimulating educational environment. It will be fully equipped with modern amenities tailored to support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of vulnerable children.
Recognizing the limited success of past efforts to eliminate child labor and begging, Bansal has implemented a micro-planned, action-oriented model. Street children—often seen begging or collecting garbage—are being systematically identified and rescued. Once brought to the Intensive Care Centre, they receive counselling and educational support from qualified professionals, helping them transition smoothly into formal education systems. Parents of these children are also being actively engaged and educated about the long-term benefits of education.
This pioneering model is already being recognized as a milestone in child welfare and could soon become a blueprint for similar programs across Uttarakhand and other states. Once completed, the Intensive Care Centre at Sadhuram Inter College promises to be a foundation for the brighter futures of countless children previously left behind.
