Kotiswar hails formation of policy for children
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 08 2017:
"Formulation of policy for children in the State is indeed a welcome step towards the welfare of the children and to mould them to the right path during the formative phase of one's life."
This was stated by Chief Justice, Manipur High Court, N Kotiswar Singh as chief guest of 'One Day Consultation on the Formulation of Manipur State Policy for Children-2017' held today at Sangai Conference Hall, Hotel Imphal .
The event was organised by Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) in collaboration with Social Welfare Department and Child Rights & You .
Considering the alarming rate of crimes and abuse against children in the State, Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen who graced the occasion as president stated that the formulation and development of Manipur State Policy for Children, 2017 is the need of the hour .
The Minister expressed hope that it would provide a safe and positive environment for children in the State .
The Minister drew the attention of all the stakeholders to comply with all relevant local legislations, administrations and other measures on child rights and welfare to protect and ensure child rights and to provide what is in best interest of the child, since keeping children safe and securing them are everyone's responsibility .
"All of us have the responsibility to do all that we can to mould our children for their lives as productive citizens in the future," she maintained .
She asserted that children who occupy an essential part of every population, are the most vulnerable section of society as they suffer from one form of abuse or the other every day .
As the future of a Nation utterly depends on the level of care provided to its children, children's rights should be made one of the main mandated priorities of everyone and be committed to their welfare and protection, Minister Nemcha Kipgen said .
Commissioner, Social Welfare H Deleep Singh, Chairperson, MCPCR S Saratkumar Sharma, Director, Social Welfare, Jacintha Lazarus and General Manager, Development Support, CRY Mahua Chatterjee were present at the programme as guests of honour.