DMRC built the ‘Udaan Children Home’ and formally transferred it to Salaam Baalak Trust. The NGO is well recognized for its extensive work with street children, offering comprehensive care, education, healthcare, and skill development to ensure these young individuals have the opportunity to build a brighter future. It has also been managing a Children’s home for boys at Tis Hazari.
Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble MoS, MoHUA, Sh. Tokhan Sahu, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, stating, “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I am pleased that DMRC and Salaam Baalak Trust have come together to create a secure and nurturing home for girls. This initiative will provide them with safety, education, and a strong foundation for a promising future. It is commendable that this home will support young girls who have faced immense hardships at an early age. With this initiative, they can now dream without fear.”
The DMRC Girls Home, spread over an area of 3,142 square meters, has been designed to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of its residents. Key features of the facility include:
• Accommodation & Living Spaces: Four dormitories with a capacity of 96 beds, a dedicated dormitory for differently-abled children with ten beds, an eight-bed medical room with an attached washroom, and a sick room for specialized care.
• Education & Skill Development: Four spacious classrooms, a fully equipped computer lab, a dedicated library, and an activity hall for extracurricular activities such as dance, theatre, and martial arts.
• Dining & Kitchen Facilities: A large dining hall accommodating 50 children at a time, an adjacent well-equipped kitchen, and a ration store for monthly provisions.
• Safety & Security: The premises are under CCTV surveillance, and the building is earthquake-resistant with fire safety provisions.
• Sustainability Measures: The home incorporates rainwater harvesting and a sewage treatment plant to promote environmental sustainability.
DMRC has consistently prioritized women’s safety through measures such as reserved coaches, CCTV surveillance, security personnel deployment, and regular safety drives. A dedicated helpline (155370) has been in place for quick assistance, along with well-lit stations, and helpdesks to enhance security. Social media campaigns have also been raising awareness and encouraging the reporting of harassment.
