MUMBAI: An NGO-Corporate collaboration of Child In Need Institute North Bengal Unit, GOAL India and Nine on 91.9 FM extended their support to more than 400 underprivileged and vulnerable children of Khalpara red light area and Kulipara slums by organizing a rally on Child Rights by children. This was followed by a children’s event at Mitra Sammelani Auditorium which allowed to develop a sense of belonging and acceptance among them and also gave them an opportunity to be a part of the larger society. The event focused on Child Participation, a core component of Child Rights.
Nine on 91.9 FM extended their hand in supporting all efforts in helping the less privileged and vulnerable children by potential participation in making this event a reality for them. The station is religiously committed towards Corporate Social Responsibility , claims a release.
Child Rights is one major issue, which needs immediate addressal looking into the large number of high-risk children flocking in and around Siliguri.. The translation of the Juvenile Justice Act into the government system is still in the first stage in Darjeeling District. The Child Welfare Committee was set up in April 2008 wherein the Juvenile Justice Act dates back to 2000. Juvenile Justice Board was formed on Nov 13th 2008, it is just a day old today. With Child Rights accountability just taking shape, most children in need of care and protection are left without it. Child In Need Institute in partnership with GOAL India has been working in this field for the last 3 years by providing an array of services to underprivileged and vulnerable
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Children ranging from education to protection to health. More than 400 children from Khalpara and Kulipara areas have been mainstreamed into formal schools and more than 350 high-risk children have been reached out through rescue and restoration component.
