Due to lack of supervision, informal ashrams are mushrooming in the city. Ashrams with children are being run among apartments and residences without government permission. Recently, the Rachakonda police identified five unauthorized ashrams in Medipalli and Jawaharnagar areas during the inspections conducted as part of Operation Muskan and Smile. More than 50 children were rescued and shifted to government care centers and recognized orphanages. According to the rules, Ashrams and child care centers should be managed by the government. Otherwise, even if government affiliates and NGOs are to be set up.

At present there are 71 ashrams in Hyderabad district which are run by the government and run by NGOs. 3,604 children are taking shelter. It seems that there are only 200 unlicensed ones in the greater area. Officials of the Women and Child Welfare Department say that while some ashram managers are delaying in getting recognition, others are deliberately not applying. Parents are trying to make money under the pretense of bringing lost and missing children. Even if the number of orphans is low, they show more and trust the donors in getting funds. These funds are being used for selfish purposes. Children are not being taken care of and forced to become beggars. The incident that came to light in Uppal is a  proof of this.

The supervision of the Department of Women and Child Welfare has been taken over the management of orphanages. Less than three years ago, the department in Hyderabad district gave notices to 150 ashrams. They said that there were no minimum facilities, but no action was taken after ordering them to be arranged immediately. Officials conduct inspections only when complaints are received. Experts suggest that it would be better if there is a separate system under the authority of police, child welfare department and childline.