Consider the following statements regarding “Scheme on minor rape survivors”: 1. It is not mandatory for the girl child victim to have a copy of a first information report (FIR) to avail benefits under the scheme. 2. It aims to support minor victims under the aegis of the Nirbhaya scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Scheme on minor rape survivors”:
1.It is not mandatory for the girl child victim to have a copy of a first information report (FIR) to avail benefits under the scheme.
2.It aims to support minor victims under the aegis of the Nirbhaya scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Scheme on minor rape survivors: The scheme will provide shelter, food, safe transportation for court hearings, and legal aid for rape/gang rape survivors or minor girls who get pregnant.

Under the scheme, immediate, emergency and non-emergency access to a range of services including access to education, police assistance, maternity, neonatal and infant care, psychological and mental counseling, legal support and insurance cover will be provided.
The benefits will be provided to a girl child victim and her newborn under one roof.
It will not be mandatory for the girl child victim to have a copy of a first information report (FIR) to avail benefits under the scheme.

Source: FORUMIAS

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