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Govt to provide aid to set up Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for trafficking victims in Border areas

The government has decided to provide financial assistance to the States and Union Territories in Border areas to set up Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for the victims of trafficking particularly for the minor girls and young women. The homes will provide services like shelter, food, clothing, counseling, primary health facilities, and other daily requirements.

According to the Women and Child Development Ministry, the government has provided funding to all States and UTs under Nirbhaya Fund to set up and strengthen Anti Human Trafficking Units in every district of the country. A total of 788 Anti Human Trafficking Units including 30 in Border guarding forces are functional.