N Biren promises children policy soon
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, September 29 2017:
Chief Minister N Biren has stated that the Manipur State Policy for Children would be tabled before the State Cabinet and implemented shortly so that children live in a child friendly, protective
environment and their rights are secured.
He was speaking at the State level Children's Cultural Meet 2017 held today at RIMS Jubilee Hall under the aegis of the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) and the Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR) .
.NBiren Singh stated that human trafficking in the name of religion is rampant in various parts of the country.
Many a times, the traffickers promised the families of the victims better education.
employment etc outside the State.
Chief Minister appealed the CSOs, village leaders and people to remain vigilant and alert to stop human trafficking and child abuse in the State.
"It is our responsibility and make sure that our children are safe in and outside the State", Biren said.
Speaking about the Government initiatives of the differently-abled persons of the State.
.NBiren stated that the Government is set to introduce new welfare schemes under which employment, loans, and monthly stipends would be provided to the differently abled persons soon.
Under the new scheme, skilled differently-abled persons would be provided loans at subsidized interest rates to help start their own business, secondly vehicles would be provided to those who are working in government/non-government sector and thirdly the scheme would also have a provision to provide monthly pension stipends to fully disabled persons.
"We must strive for transparent governance, employment generation and act practically to bring positive change in the society.
We must ensure that social and economic equality is achieved to.
bring inclusive growth and development in the State", he added.
The Chief Minister urged the people of the State to work with transparency, honesty and sincerity.
After 70 years of independence.
millions of people arc living with no proper drinking water supply and electricity, he lamented.
He announced that he would visit Tamenglong district soon to lay foundation stone for the construction of Ima market, water supply scheme under NLCPR etc and possible inaugurate the
50 bedded hospital.
Seeking support of the people for a clean Manipur, he informed that a three day mass cleanliness campaign 'Clean Manipur' would be observed from September 30 October 2 in support of Swachh Bharat campaign.
Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen stated that children comprise around 40 percent of the total population and a progressive nation cannot be achieved when children are not healthy.
Children should not be misused in inappropriate ways such as protest, demonstrations for achieving vested political gains which will deeply affect their education.
wholesome growth, physical and mental well being, she added.
Mentioning that school dropout children are the prospective targets of child traffickers and abusers, the Social Welfare Minister stated that bringing the children into formal schools is very important.
Stating that minor girls and children are largely affected by child or women trafficking in the State, Nemcha Kipgen urged the CSOs, NGOs, public to work collectively and be united for protection of the vulnerable children.
Village Level Child Protection Committees would be formed under the 1CDS scheme of Social Welfare Department soon to protect children from trafficking and abuse.
On the occasion, MACR's Child Rights awards were conferred to SP of Tengnoupal district.
Dr S Ibomcha, Sub-Inspector and in-charge Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Y Kheda.
Senior Reporter of Imphal Free Press Leivon Jimmy and Reporter of People's Chronicle S Bigyan Speaker.
Manipur Legislative Assembly Y Khemchand.
Chairperson of Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), S Sharatkumar Sharma.
Convenor of MACR and member of MCPCR Montu Ahanthem 3nd children from various districts attended the function.
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