Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Republic of India

07/29/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/29/2022 07:35

Campaign on ‘’Combating Child Trafficking- “बाल तस्करी से आज़ादी”

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Campaign on ''Combating Child Trafficking- "बाल तस्करी से आज़ादी"

One Day District level Sensitization Programme on the occasion of "World Day Against Human Trafficking''

Posted On: 29 JUL 2022 6:58PM by PIB Delhi

Child trafficking is a serious crime and worst form of human rights violations prevalent in many parts of our country; thereby causing a deterrence in achieving the goal of a New India, a Progressive India. Combating Child Trafficking requires interventions and attention of a cross section of stakeholders. The porous international borders shared by several districts of our country amplify the conditions that enable and attract traffickers. Children become soft targets who fall prey to the clutches of these predators constantly in search of their prey. The victim children encounter severe forms of exploitation, such as physical, sexual and emotional violence, abuse, torture, and trauma, forced and bonded labour, forced marriages and practices like slavery etc. The cruelty and injustice faced by the victims of child trafficking often go beyond comprehension; their lives scarred and beyond repair; deprived of rights.

To combat the menace of child trafficking, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), an apex statutory body constituted under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament of India has been taking ongoing steps under its mandate and jurisdiction. In this connection, NCPCR is commemorating "World day against Human Trafficking" observed on 30th July, 2022.

On this occasion, NCPCR with support of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) and District Administration is driving 25 days campaign i.e. "बालतस्करीसेआज़ादी" on "Combating Child Trafficking" from (1st August, 2022 to 25th August, 2022) in 75 bordering Districts of India (List attached) as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India.

In this regard, District level Sensitization programme in selected 75 Districts shall be participated by representatives from Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs), Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs), Child Welfare Police Officers (CWPOs) of Thanas, Child Welfare Committee (CWCs), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs), Special Forces active in the district on Human Trafficking issues, in the identified 75 Bordering Districts of our country. During this campaign, NCPCR officials will be visit bordering villages and celebrate its 75th independence day with the children of bordering districts.

The main objective of this campaign is to sensitize the key stakeholders on basic indicators to identify children at risk, vulnerable children, and prevention for combating child trafficking in bordering districts of India. Expert Resource Persons from the Commission, Chairperson/Member of the State Commissions and subject experts shall be making a presentation on the subject matter and after interactive session shall plan a road map for combating child trafficking in bordering districts.

Under the campaign 75 bordering districts of our country will be witnessing the awareness & sensitization programme for multi stakeholders on combating this menace of child trafficking and preventing children from this serious crime.

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Name of State

Name of Bordering Districts

ASSAM

8 Districts

Baksa

Udalguri

Dhubri

Kokrajhar

South Salmara- Mankachar

Cachar

Karimganj

Chirang

BIHAR

7 Districts

Araria

Kishanganj

Supaul

Madhubani

West Champaran-Betiah

Sitamarhi

East Champaran-

MANIPUR

6 Districts

Ukhrul

Kamjong

Chura- Chandpur

Pherzawl

Tengnoupal

Chandel

MEGHALAYA

8 Districts

East Khasi Hills

West Khasi Hills

West Garo Hills

South West Garo Hills

South Garo Hills

South West Khasi Hills

East Jaintia Hills

West Jaintia Hills

Sl. No

Name of State

Name of Bordering Districts

MIZORAM

9 Districts

Mamit

Saitual

Serchhip

Hnahthial

NAGALAND

5 Districts

Lunglei

Lawngtlai

Siaha

Champhai

Khawzawl

Kiphire

Phek

Noklak

Tuensang

Mon

SIKKIM

2 Districts

West Sikkim

North Sikkim

TRIPURA

8 Districts

Dhalai

Gomati

Khowai

North Tripura

Sepahijala

South Tripura

Unakoti

West Tripura

UTTAR PRADESH

8 Districts

Baharaich

Balrampur

Kushi Nagar

Lakhimpur Kheri

Maharajganj

Pilibhit

Shrawasti

Siddhartha Nagar

UTTARAKHAND

3 Districts

Champawat

Pithoragarh

Udham Singh Nagar

WEST BENGAL

11 Districts

Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Dinajpur

Malda

Darjeeling

Cooch Behar

Alipurduar

Kalimpong

Jalpaiguri

North 24 Parganas

Nadia

Murshidabad

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