Tamil Nadu CWC Members Face Crisis: Honorarium Cuts Despite Mounting Workload

Child Welfare Committee (CWC) members in Tamil Nadu are grappling with severe challenges as the state imposes restrictions on honorarium payments while facing critical staff shortages. The directorate's decision comes at a time when CWC members are handling an increased caseload of child protection issues. Committee members express concern that these financial constraints, coupled with understaffing, could impact their ability to effectively safeguard children's rights and handle time-sensitive cases requiring immediate intervention.

Source: The New Indian Express