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Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Eradication of child labour our priority'
Patna: Newly appointed chairman of the Bihar State Child Labour Commission, Ashok Kumar , announced on Tuesday that a strategic meeting will be held in the first week of July to finalise a comprehensive plan for the eradication of child labour. He was speaking at an introductory meeting of the commission following its reconstitution. He acknowledged that making Bihar child labour-free poses a challenge. "It can only be achieved when the government, society, families, and administrative machinery work together in coordination," he said. He placed special emphasis on the role of families and the importance of public awareness campaigns. Secretary-cum-labour commissioner Rajesh Bharti outlined the state's accomplishments in this domain, saying that Bihar is the first state in the country to implement a child labour tracking system (CLTS). He added that Bihar is the first state to offer financial assistance of Rs 25,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to each rescued child labourer, which he said underscores the government's sensitivity and commitment. Vice-chairman Arvind Kumar Singh stressed the need for coordination across departments, academia, and civil society. "It is essential to raise awareness among family members through extensive publicity at all levels," he said. He reiterated that a child labour-free Bihar can only be realised through the participation of all stakeholders.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt reconstitutes 3 commissions, names chairman of EBC panel
Patna: State govt on Saturday reconstituted three more commissions — Extremely Backward Commission (EBC), Food Protection Commission and Bihar State Child Labour Commission — to look after the interest of different sections of the society. Naveen Kumar Arya, considered close to CM Nitish Kumar, has been made the chairman of the Extremely Backward Commission for the second time. He is also the JD(U) state vice-president. Kedarnath Bhandari of Madhubani and Amit Kumar of Gaya will be its members. There can be four members in the commission but only two have been appointed as of now. The EBCs in Bihar have the highest 36% population, followed by 27% of the backward classes. The Nitish Kumar govt also named Angad Kushwaha, a close aide of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha, as a member of the Food Protection Commission, whose party had not been accommodated in the earlier commissions formed recently. JD(U) state general secretary Prahlad Kumar has been made the chairman of the Food Protection Commission. Rinki Rani Pandey of Bhabhua, Manoj Kumar of Mokama, Angad Kumar Kushwaha of Gogri in Khagaria and Narendra Kumar Rishi of Triveniganj in Supaul, have been made members of the commission. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Bihar State Child Labour Commission will have Ashok Kumar as its chairman and Arvind Kumar Singh the vice-chairman. Shreyasi Singh (MLA), Ramvilas Kamat, Vijay Kumar, Anil Kumar (MLC) and Ravindra Prasad Singh have been made its members, along with Sunil Kumar and Shaukat Ali. RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha expressed his gratitude to the Nitish govt and posted on X: "The Bihar State Food Protection Commission has been formed by the state govt. In this, the senior leader of our party and my closest companion in every moment of struggle, Angad Kushwaha, has been nominated as a member. Many congratulations to Angad Kushwaha and other members. Also, heartfelt gratitude on behalf of Rashtriya Lok Morcha to the CM, deputy CM, state presidents of various parties of NDA and all the leaders of the central and state leadership. " The state govt had recently formed many commissions. The move is being seen as the NDA's bid to win backward castes' support ahead of the state assembly elections due in Oct-Nov this year. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
