Kiphire, August 2 (MExN): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and District Administration in commemoration of ‘World day Against Human Trafficking’ under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav organized a sensitization workshop as part of the ‘combating child trafficking’ campaign at DC’s conference hall, Kiphire on August 1.
A DIPR report stated that ‘child trafficking is a serious crime and the worst form of human rights violation prevalent in many parts of our country.’ To combat the menace, the NCPCR an apex statutory body constituted under the commission for protection of child rights Act 2005, an act of the parliament of India has been taking ongoing steps under its mandate and jurisdiction.
During the workshop, the resource person Muthasuyi, Sr Superintendent of Police, Kiphire, presented on the topic ‘Preventing Child Trafficking.’ He highlighted the major problems that lead to child trafficking. “Uneducated parents are easily convinced by conmen,” he cited and urged to foster the spread of education among the parents.
He stated that a lot of Indian poor children find themselves trapped in substance abuse which can further lead to them getting trafficked so proper awareness is required among parents and communities. He also stated that strict laws are in place to prevent child trafficking and to encourage businesses not to use child labour.
The SP Kiphire also stated that many youths are staying outside working in companies and different fields but their parents are not aware of the actual reality. “It is high time for the NGOs to save the District from child trafficking by educating the parents,” he appealed.
Highlighted the main objectives of the campaign, NCPCR Official, Kapil Sharma stated that it is held to sensitize the key stakeholders on basic indicators to identify children at risk, vulnerable children, and to combat child trafficking in the bordering District of India. He also said that NCPCR is driving 25 days campaign in 75 bordering districts of India as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India.
Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, T Wati Aier in his welcome address thanked the NCPCR for initiating such a programme in Kiphire and requested the officers and various NGO leaders to disseminate information on child trafficking in every village and also educate them. The programme ended with the way forward and summed up by DCPO Kiphire.
