The
government is taking up strict measures to prevent child trafficking cases
which are being carried out by some NGOs to earn hefty amounts, said Social
Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai.
She was
speaking as Chief Guest at the 4th Annual Children’s Meet 2013 organised by
Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR) under the sponsorship of Children’s
Rights and You (CRY), Kolkata at the auditorium of Tribal Research Institute,
Chingmeirong, Khongnang Karak.
The meet
was held under the theme “Today’s Ensured Child’s Childhood Ensures Magnificent
Tomorrow. MLA Thongam Bishwajit presided over the function. Associate General
Manager of CRY, Ashim Kumar Ghosh; Mr World Dr Ngangbam Shantikumar and Olympic
Medallist MC Mary Kom were also present as Guests of Honour.
Speaking
on the occasion, Minister Mirabai said that the government is taking up strict
measures to prevent human trafficking cases by establishing Juvenile Justice
Board and deploying concerned officials in all the nine districts of the state.
There are
reports and incidents of some NGOs with vested interest trafficking children
from poor family and orphan to earn some hefty amounts. The government is
closely observing such cases and investigations are going on against suspicious
NGOs.
Organising
such meets for the children and providing a common platform to the children of
different communities is a great way to bring unity among the different
communities residing in the state.
MLA Th
Bishwajit said that it is important for the parents to identify the talents of
their children and provide them further education in the field they are suited
for. He also said that he will take up plans to provide financial assistance to
sexually abused children and child victims of violence from his Local Area
Development Fund.
Convener
of Manipur Alliance for Child Rights, K Pradipkumar said that there are cases
of children from the state being trafficked to other states and sexually abused
and become victims of violence. He appealed to the government to make a State
Child Policy.
Children
from different districts showcased cultural programmes as part of the annual
meet.
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