Beijing, March 27 (IANS) China has launched a database that would have nationwide information about orphans to ensure welfare services to them.
The database will help the administration ensure welfare services, especially timely payment of basic living expenses for orphans, the China Daily reported Sunday.
The ministry of civil affairs said the database would contain information, including photos and identification details, and would help monitor distribution of allowances paid to orphans.
The child welfare services would in future try to cover all children in need, said Dou Yupei, the vice minister of civil affairs.