Governor for development of children scientifically
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Imphal, September 19 2013: Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar on Thursday called upon the parents to develop their children in more scientific way.

Inaugurating the "1st North East Zonal Committee Meeting 2013" at Classic Hotel here, the Governor also appealed to all voluntary organisations working for welfare of children to labour sincerely for the betterment of the future pillar of the nation.

Dr Ashwani said that parents normally play the largest part in the all round development of a child and now is the time for parents to bring up their kids in more scientific way.

Governor Dr Ashwani Kumar inaugurating the Ist North East Zonal Committee Meeting of Indian Council for Child Welfare at Classic Hotel, Imphal

The Governor further said several laws of international standard are now being implemented in India to protect children however more funding is still needed to enable the Government agencies and NGOs to implement such Acts satisfactorily.

Many undesirable organizations in Manipur are often engrossed in child trafficking cases and to ward off such illegal activities, full support and cooperation from parents and NGOs is demanded, he said.

He said, "We need to earnestly implement Right to Education and Mid Day Meal scheme for the good of all the beneficiaries in the state" .

T Phanbuh, vice-president, ICCW, New Delhi, who was also present at the meet, stressed on the need for more funds to make children mentally and physically fit.

She also mentioned that as much as 64 children from Manipur have been honoured National Bravery Children Award.

Phanbuh, however, said that the child abuse and trafficking has become a serious issue in the state, lamenting that the underground organizations are reportedly recruiting child soldiers.

H Babudhan, president, Manipur State Council for Child Welfare, Imphal and Sushil Ranjan Choudhury, Joint Secretary, ICCW, New Delhi were also took part in the meet.

The meet was organised by Indian Council for Child Welfare, New Delhi (ICCW) .