Shanghai's authorities have ordered strengthened efforts in the care and protection of children in plight, and left-behind children in rural areas, in terms of their living subsidies, medical treatment and education ahead of Children's Day, the city's civil affairs bureau announced on Sunday. A notice released by the bureau and 13 government authorities such as the Shanghai Education Commission, Shanghai Development and Reform Commission and Shanghai Public Security Bureau ordered strengthened protection and guarantees for children in plight. The notice will be implemented from Monday, Children's Day, according to the bureau.