PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
FRIDAY, THE 13TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Deferred on 06.09.2024 &09.09.2024
131 *Ms. Bilqees Mukhtar:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
No grant in aid has ever been allocated and provided to SRSO by Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh. The details of grant-in-aid allocated and provided to NGOs by Social Welfare Department, Sindh Government during the period from 2017-18 to 2023-24 is at Annexure PLACE ON THE TABLE OF THE HOUSE.
There is a general criteria adopted for providing grant-in-aid by obtaining orders from the Chief Minister, Sindh and where required from the Provincial Cabinet by processing the request of NGO concerned are also earmarked and allocated by the Finance Department, at the time of finalization of Budget Estimates of that financial year, after approval by Provincial Cabinet.
171 *Mr. Abdul Basit:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Number of individuals treated and presently under treatment for drug addition in re-habilitation centers during 2018 to 2023?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
Number of individuals treated and presently under treatment for drug addiction and Rehabilitation Centers during 2018-2023 are 33185.
230 *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
(a) Whether it is a fact that centers for orphans and homeless children have been established in different districts of the province;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in the affirmative, the details thereof along with the number of
children registered there and detail of staff working therein from 2018 to 2023?
(c) Details of the facilities provided to the orphan and homeless children in the above centers;
(d) Details of the comprehensive policy for orphans and homeless?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The Social Welfare Department has established three Darul Atfal in three district of Sindh Province i.e Karachi, Hyderabad & Sukkur
The requisite detail of Darul Atfal Karachi, Hyderabad & Sukkur are at Annexure PLACE ON THE TABLE OF THE HOUSE.
Facilities provided to children / inmates of Darul Atfal in Sindh are as under:-
Sindh Darul Atfal (Registration & Control) Act, 1976.
272 *Mr. Faisal Rafiq:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Number of newly NGOs registered during 2018 to 2023; and timeof functional as well as detail thereof?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
416 NGOs have been registered from 2018 to 2023 under voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (registration & control) Ordinance, 1961, These NGOs are functional from the date of registration with social welfare department (416 NGOs list) are at ANNEXURES PLACED ON THE TABLE OF THE HOUSE.
290 *MS. Qurut-ul-Ain Khan:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Whether it is fact that 500 homeless beggar children are being provided homes in Karachi, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The Sindh Child Protection Authority does not have a mandate to provide homes to homeless child beggars.
Child Beggars are rescued and shifted to Shelter Home for Destitute & Orphan Children, Malir which has a capacity to accommodate 200 Children. The Beggar Children are provided with support, including:
411 *Mr. Muhammad Daniyal:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Post-wise number of vacancies in the Social Welfare Department as on 1st January 2024?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The requisite reply regarding post-wise number of vacancies in Social Welfare Department is at Annexure PLACED ON THE TABLE OF THE HOUSE.
576 *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
What social welfare programs are currently being implemented in Sindh to support vulnerable population such as children, women, elders and persons with disabilities, alongwith any financial assistance or welfare schemes available to low income families to assist in getting quality education?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The Social Welfare Department has established the Sindh Child Protection Authority (SCPA). The SCPA has established 30 Child Protection Units in the province of Sindh to address the cases of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation against children.
The Social Welfare Department is running three DarulAtfals at Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur for orphan children.
The Social Welfare Department had established DarulAmans for vulnerable women, but five years ago these DarulAmans were handed over to Women Development Department.
The Social Welfare Department had established 19 Rehabilitation centers for disabled persons, but five years ago these centers were handed over to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD).
In Social Welfare Department there are 14 Senior Citizen Centers under Construction in following Districts:-.
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NAME OF DISTRICTS |
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Karachi Central, Tharpakar, Sanghar, Karachi Korangi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, TandoAllahyar, NaushroFeroz, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sujawal, Umerkot, Shikarpur and Dadu. |
577 *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
How does the ministry collaborate with NGOs and other stakeholders to deliver social welfare services effectively?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The Social Welfare Department registers NGOs under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration & Control) Ordinance, 1961 and Rules, 1962. The Social Welfare Department is the indirect partner in service delivery of all such voluntary Social Welfare organizations.
The Social Welfare Department organizes meetings, trainings workshops / seminars to enhance their capacity in the field. Social welfare officers also provide necessary guidance and support as per the need of different NGO’s. The Social Welfare Department collaborates with NGOs and other stakeholders in the form of MOUs.
578 *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Provide details on any rehabilitation and reintegration program for marginalized communities in Sindh, such as street children or victims of trafficking?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
The Sindh Child Protection Authority (SCPA) is committed to protect the rights and well-being of children in the province of Sindh. In accordance with the Sindh Child Protection Authority Act 2011(Amended) 2021.
Sindh Child Protection Authority is working in close coordination with Sindh Police to conduct Anti Child Beggary Drive for rescuing children who are forced to be involved in this worst form of child labor, i.e., Child Beggary. Once rescued, child beggars and street children are shifted to SCPA’s Shelter Home for Destitute and Orphan Children, Karachi to ensure their rehabilitation and protection.
With regards to the victims of trafficking, the Sindh Child Protection Authority participates in the meetings organized by the Anti-Human Smuggling Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency and submit monthly report with requisite information. Furthermore, SCPA is working to identify and rescue victims of trafficking (below 18 years old of age) in coordination with law enforcement agencies and NGOs to ensure their protection.
The management of SCPA’s Shelter Home for Destitute and Orphan Children, Karachi is providing comprehensive support including nutritious meal, psycho-social support, medical care, conducive environment and informal education to rehabilitate street children and child victims of trafficking to readjust them back into mainstream society.
630 *Mr. Shariq Jamal:
Will the Minister for Social Welfare be pleased to State:-
Number of Social Welfare centers exist in Model Town, Korangi along with their function as well as number of employees working in the said town?
ANSWER
MIR TARIQ ALI TALPUR, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL WELFARE:-
There is no such center existing in Model Town Korangi Karachi.
