Rally against child labour held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 12 2014:
In connection with the observation of World Day Against Child Labour, Child Line Imphal organised a rally for young students under the theme today.
Social Welfare Director L Ibomcha flagged off the rally from Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Kabo Leikai.
The rally passed through areas like North AOC, Khoyathong, Nagamapal and culminated at Tondonsana Remedial School, Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.
Child Line Imphal representative L Kiran said that although, there are indications of presence of child labour in Manipur, Child Line is not able to curb the menace fully as they do not get complaints.
It is not possible to check child labour by Child Line and Labour Department alone, Kiran said that it needs people's support and cooperation.
Kiran said that the main objective of organising the rally was to educate the general public on the ills of child labour.
Kiran urged the general public to inform Child Line on phone number 1098 if they come across any instance of child labour.
Around 100 children, child activists and Government officials took part in the rally.