Q. The primary aim of the ‘SAMVAD Programme’ is to:

[A] Provide financial assistance to children from economically weaker sections.

[B] Offer mental health outreach and psychosocial care to children in vulnerable circumstances.

[C] Facilitate educational scholarships for meritorious students.

[D] Promote sports and extracurricular activities among adolescents.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – The SAMVAD Programme primarily focuses on addressing the mental health and psychosocial challenges faced by children in vulnerable situations, such as those who are abandoned, orphaned, trafficked, or in conflict with the law. It aims to enhance their well-being through advocacy, support, and specialized interventions. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) leads the implementation of the SAMVAD programme. Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for funding the SAMVAD programme.

Source: AIR

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