In an article on October 5 (‘State sitting on the fence over report?’) MiD DAY had observed that while corruption at children’s homes across the state had made giant leaps, the state government was only taking baby steps to tackle the problem. It seems now the authorities have pulled out all stops and there’s an unmistakable spring in their stride.

Thinking about the children: The new teams formed to inspect the children’s homes in the state will check the food, clothing and shelter that is being provided to them. Representation pic