A Situational Analysis of Street Children in Bhilwara City of Rajasthan

Authors

  • Bhawna Panwar  Research Scholar, Department of Human Development, Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan, India
  • Dr. Suvidha  Associate Professor, Department of Human Development, Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan, India

Keywords:

Urbanization, UNICEF, SOCIO, BOSCO

Abstract

The present study was conducted to analyze the prevalent situations and to highlight the extent of the problems faced by the street children of Bhilwara city of Rajasthan. Objectives of the study were: (1) To formulate a database profile of street children related to their socio-demographic characteristics. (2) To use this information to facilitate and encourage the development of various programs for the help of street children. The study was conducted on a sample of 300 street children (182 boys and 118 girls) age range 12-17 years, selected from public places like railway station, bus stand, footpath/pavements, under bridges of Bhilwara city Rajasthan. The descriptive survey was conducted with the help of self prepared semi-structured interview schedule to collect data.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology

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2017-08-31

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Volume 3, Issue 6, July-August-2017

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Bhawna Panwar, Dr. Suvidha, " A Situational Analysis of Street Children in Bhilwara City of Rajasthan, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 3, Issue 6, pp.423-427, July-August-2017.