The Punjab government has approved the creation of new positions in child protection units across the province as part of efforts to strengthen the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau and improve services for vulnerable children.
The decision was taken by the Punjab cabinet following the presentation of a summary by the provincial Home Department seeking approval for additional staff.
The newly sanctioned positions are expected to address existing staffing shortages and enhance the administrative and operational capacity of child protection units throughout Punjab.
Under the initiative, authorities aim to improve the identification, rescue and protection of abandoned, homeless, missing and at-risk children, ensuring that vulnerable minors receive more timely assistance and support.
The expansion is also intended to strengthen systems for monitoring child protection cases, registering complaints and managing individual cases more effectively.
Officials will focus on improving coordination between child protection units, police and other relevant government departments to facilitate quicker responses and more effective interventions when children face abuse, neglect or other threats to their safety.
The additional staffing is expected to help child protection units manage their responsibilities more efficiently while improving the delivery of welfare and protection services.
The move forms part of the provincial government’s efforts to expand institutional capacity and strengthen mechanisms designed to safeguard children’s rights and wellbeing across Punjab.