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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Bihar ramps up anti-trafficking drive
1 2 Patna: In response to the growing menace of human trafficking in the state, the police, the social welfare department, and various organisations have intensified efforts to curb the crime and aid in the rehabilitation of victims. While trafficking cases continue to rise, the increasing number of rescues offers a glimmer of hope. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2022, a total of 2,250 human trafficking cases were recorded across the country. Bihar ranked third in the country with 260 such cases. However, the state topped the chart in terms of the number of minors rescued. Explaining the rescue mechanisms in place, social welfare department secretary Bandana Preyashi says that each district has an Anti-Human Trafficking Committee headed by the district magistrate, and an Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (AHTTF) led by the DSP (headquarters). "This task force conducts raids and rescue operations based on confidential inputs. In border areas, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) carries out similar operations to curb trafficking," she says. Raids are often triggered by information from sources such as the Child Helpline, GRP, RPF and others. "Rescued children are counselled and rehabilitated through the Child Welfare Committee, in line with existing regulations. They are then placed in child welfare homes if required," she adds. However, Preyashi noted that the lack of timely information often hampers rescue efforts. "Bihar's proximity to international borders poses a unique challenge. Traffickers frequently exploit this to escape enforcement," she says. She also points to coordination challenges between stakeholder agencies and the difficulty in rehabilitating rescued children, particularly when families are unwilling to cooperate. Currently, there are 101 child care institutions under the department, housing 3,380 minors. To address these challenges, ADG, weaker sections, Amit Kumar Jain says the police have deployed ground staff across various levels, especially along road and rail networks, to help identify and rescue victims. "Often, rescued victims are reluctant to return home due to the deep-rooted stigma associated with trafficking. In collaboration with NGOs, we are working to raise awareness and sensitise communities so that survivors feel safe and accepted upon return," he says. To observe the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Jain says a new initiative will be launched by Bihar Police. "We have proposed 'Naya Savera', a state-wide fortnight-long mission to rescue trafficked minors from July 31 to Aug 14. A state-level workshop on human trafficking will also be held at Sardar Patel Bhavan, Patna, on the eve of the day," he says.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Drive against child labour from June 12
Lucknow: The state govt will launch a mega awareness programme to mark the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. The drive aims to make UP free of child labour by 2027. "The labour department is spearheading a massive programme to eliminate the child labour in coordination with various departments like education, women and child development, panchayati raj, home, health, social welfare, rural development, urban development, and vocational education," a govt spokesperson said. He added that lack of reliable data was a major hurdle in eradicating child labour as statistics were not updated since the 2011 census. "The panchayati raj department was asked to collect data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the departments of labour and education, which will facilitate the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programmes. District-level task forces will be established to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats," he said. "Govt has also partnered with Unicef to compile a booklet detailing schemes of various departments aimed at benefitting child labourers and their families. This will help in publicising govt initiatives and bringing more people into their purview," he added. The spokesperson said that govt was also considering re-implementation of 'Naya Savera' scheme to provide better opportunities to child labourers. "Another initiative to prevent child labour is the operation of Atal Residential Schools in all divisions, meant for the children of labourers," he said.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Govt to form district-level task forces to make UP child labour-free by 2027
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to form district-level task forces to make the state completely child labour-free by 2027, officials said. The Labour Department has been assigned the task to achieve the target in coordination with the departments concerned such as Education, Women and Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Home, Health, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Development, and Vocational Education, it is learnt. The government has devised concrete steps to address key challenges, including data scarcity and ensuring the retention of children in schools, which are critical in eliminating child labour, the officials said. One of the major hurdles in eradicating child labour has been the lack of reliable data, as comprehensive statistics have not been updated since the 2011 census. To address this, the Panchayati Raj Department has been tasked with collecting data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the Labour and Education departments, facilitating the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programs. Also, district-level task forces will be established across all districts to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats, they added. In partnership with UNICEF, the government will compile a booklet detailing the schemes of various departments that benefit child labourers and their families. This initiative will ensure that government assistance reaches every child and their family in need, supporting the broader goal of eliminating child labor in the state, the government stated. Another challenge in eradicating child labour is the retention of children who, despite being enrolled in schools, are irregular in attendance and are at risk of falling into the category of potential child labourers. To address this, the Women Welfare Department's Bal Seva Yojana, Sponsorship Scheme, and Child Helpline are working to provide education and rehabilitation opportunities for these children. The government is also considering the re-implementation of the 'Naya Savera' scheme after a qualitative evaluation, with the aim of providing better opportunities for child labourers. To raise public awareness, a large-scale program will be organised in Lucknow on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour, which will involve the cooperation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), employers, and labour organisations. By combining data , awareness campaigns and rehabilitation schemes, the government is making efforts toward eliminating child labour and ensuring that children receive education and a secure future.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Tackling the bane: Public awareness drive against child labour in Lko on June 12
The state government has set an ambitious target of making Uttar Pradesh completely child labour-free by the year 2027. To achieve this, the state government has initiated coordination between key departments such as education, women and child development, Panchayati Raj, home, health, social welfare, rural development, urban development, and vocational education, all under the labour department, a spokesperson said. The government has devised innovative and concrete steps to address key challenges, including data scarcity and ensuring the retention of children in schools, which are critical in eliminating child labour and paving the way towards a more prosperous society. One of the major hurdles in eradicating child labour has been the lack of reliable data, as comprehensive statistics have not been updated since 2011 census. To address this, the Panchayati Raj department has been tasked with collecting data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the labour and education departments, facilitating the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programmes. Additionally, district-level task forces will be established across all districts to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats. Furthermore, in partnership with Unicef, the government will compile a booklet detailing the schemes of various departments that benefit child laborers and their families. This initiative will ensure that government assistance reaches every child and their family in need, supporting the broader goal of eliminating child labour in the state. Another significant challenge in eradicating child labour is the retention of children, who, despite being enrolled in schools, are irregular in attendance and are at risk of falling into the category of potential child labourers. To address this, the women welfare department's Bal Seva Yojana, sponsorship scheme, and child helpline are actively providing education and rehabilitation opportunities for these children. Re-implementing 'Naya Savera' scheme The government is considering re-implementation of the 'Naya Savera' scheme after a qualitative evaluation, with the aim of providing better opportunities to child labourers. To raise public awareness, a large-scale programme will be organised in Lucknow on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour, which will involve the cooperation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), employers, and labour organisations.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttar Pradesh government adopts mission for abolishing child labour from state by 2027
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 27 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of making the state free from child labour by the year 2027. Unprecedented coordination has been established between the departments of Education, Women and Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Home, Health, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Development, and Vocational Education under the leadership of the Labour Department to achieve the goal. To deal with challenges like a lack of data and retention of children in schools in the path of eliminating child labour, the government has taken concrete and innovative steps, which are taking Uttar Pradesh towards an empowered and prosperous society. The biggest challenge of eliminating child labour has been the unavailability of reliable data, as no comprehensive data is available in this regard since the 2011 census. To deal with this problem, the Panchayati Raj Department has been entrusted with the responsibility of collecting data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the Labour and Education Department, so that child labour elimination programmes can be implemented effectively. District task forces will soon be formed in all districts, which will speed up data collection in collaboration with panchayats. In addition, in collaboration with UNICEF, schemes of various departments will be compiled in a booklet, which will contain information about schemes benefiting child labourers and their families. This initiative will ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach every needy child and their family. Another major challenge is the retention of those children in schools who do not come to school regularly despite enrollment and fall into the category of potential child labour. To deal with this problem, the Women Welfare Department's Bal Seva Yojana, Sponsorship Scheme, and Child Helpline are being actively implemented. Through these schemes, children are being provided opportunities for education and rehabilitation. The government's 'Naya Savera' scheme is being qualitatively evaluated, and its re-implementation is being considered so that child labourers can get better opportunities. For public awareness, a grand program will be organised in Lucknow on June 12 on International Child Labour Prohibition Day, in which the cooperation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), employers and labour organisations will be taken. This resolution of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is building a new Uttar Pradesh with the coordination and collective efforts of various departments. Through data compilation, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation schemes, the government is not only moving rapidly towards eliminating child labour but is also playing a leading role in providing education and a secure future to children. This campaign will prove to be a milestone in the direction of making Uttar Pradesh child labour-free by 2027. The Yogi government is running the Atal Residential School for the children of workers in all the divisions. Apart from this, the Chief Minister is trying to connect the children of rural areas and child labour with quality education through the Composite School. (ANI)
