Mains Answer Writing - 5 Jul, 2026

GS1

SOCIETY

10 marks

"The rise of institutional childcare reflects changing family structures, but also raises concerns regarding child safety and accountability." Examine this statement in the light of recent incidents of abuse in childcare centres in India.

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✅ 1. Link the issue with urbanisation, nuclear families and increasing female labour force participation, rather than treating it as an isolated crime.
✅ 2. Remember examples such as the Bengaluru crèche abuse case, the National ECCE Policy, and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for value addition.
✅ 3. Avoid focusing only on punishment of offenders; discuss institutional reforms, caregiver training and accountability mechanisms to provide a holistic societal perspective.

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