State PCS - Chhattisgarh (CGPSC)

• 17 Nov 2021

Toll Free Child Helpline Number

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.