Chhattisgarh
Toll Free Child Helpline Number
- 17 Nov 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- On November 15, 2021, Chhattisgarh launched a toll free child helpline number 1800-123-6010 at an event on child protection organized by the Crime Research Department, Police Headquarters and UNICEF.
Key Points
- On this occasion a booklet on juvenile delinquency was released and police officers who did excellent work in child protection were felicitated.
- Nine videos based on child safety were shown on the occasion. Painting and painting competition was also organized.
- It is noteworthy that to mark Children's Day, a statewide 'Child Safety Week' has been started. It aims to make parents and citizens aware of the need to protect and encourage children.
- Under this, an intensive campaign will be launched against child labor and begging. And while rescuing the victims children, strict legal action will be taken against the culprits.
