Universal Children's Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 20 2020:
The Universal Children's Day 2020 was held at Manipur Press Club, Imphal today.
It was organized by Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights, State Child Protection Society and Child Protection for Services Scheme, Ministry of Women and Child development, Government of India, Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur.
Speaking as chief guest of the function, Minister for Social Welfare Henry Okram said that there is a need for mass awareness and advocacy campaigns about child rights across the State.
The Minister further opined that all the stakeholders including the officials of the department should work together for the welfare of the children with dedication at the grassroots level.
"We all need to ensure that those children who are residing at children homes, shelter homes etc being run by various NGOs are provided better care and their due rights protected", he added.
The Minister also appealed to the officials concerned to conduct regular inspections and assess the conditions of children and shelter homes and added that a collective effort is needed to promote and protect child rights in the State.
The Chairperson of Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights Phurailatpam Manibabu Sharma, Director of Social Welfare Ng Uttam, legal experts, officials of various departments and others were present during the function.