59 under the care of Tanahun children's homes

DAMAULI: As many as 59 children are under the protection of four children's homes in Tanahun district, providing them shelter, food and education.

The children's homes have been taking care of the children who have lost both or one of their parents.

According to Santosh Godhra, Programme Officer at the District Children Welfare Committee, Tanahun, the Hatemalo Bal Griha have been looking after 12 children, Bandipur Bal Griha after 13 children, Everest Learning Academy after another 13 children, and Sagarmatha Shikshya Sadan are taking good and appropriate care of 21 children.

The District Children Welfare Committee has been monitoring and inspecting the homes, informed Programme Officer Godar.

A seven-member monitoring committee has been formed under the leadership of Deputy Chief District Officer Tulsi Ram Paudel. The committee has been monitoring the children homes to ensure their transparent operation.