Venkatesh, member of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, has suggested that there is a lot of opportunity for intellectual, mental, physical and language development in children under the age of eighteen, and parents and teachers should pay more attention to this.
He was speaking at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences and Government Nurses College of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences during launch of ‘Nursing Students Awareness’ program about Juvenile Justice (Protection and Protection of Children) Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, POCSO Act and Adoption acts.
Young children have a greater interest in learning. In addition, there are opportunities to learn good culture and, in this regard, Venkatesh called for a good environment to be created at home and in schools and colleges.
He said that at the village panchayat level, there are many committees such as Women and Child Protection Committee, Rural Education Force, Library, Child Development in Anganwadi and so on so these committees must meet at least once in three months and must solve the problems of children that they are facing and must give importance to Children’s Right to Education Act and it should be effectively implemented. Qualitative education should be emphasized. Venkatesh further said that more children should be encouraged to get admission in government schools.
We take care of children and women only when there is trouble in our respective families. But if someone when we see abused, exploited, vilified, tortured, we will not give importance to this so it will encourage culprits to continue their behaviour with the others also.
Improvement and change can be seen in the society when everyone is concerned about the protection of women and children. In this regard, he explained protection should be given to children and women as a top priority.
Even though many legal acts have been enacted for women and children, the continuous violence against women and children has not been reduced. Therefore, to correct the system, the younger generation must be taught valuable education in the early childhood system. A good society can be found in a society only when there is an inner humanity. In this regard, he explained that the role of those working in the field of nurses is high.
The health, economic and social conditions of women and children should be realized. Those who are in trouble should be protected. He said that pressure should not be created for any reason.
The Government of India is signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In this regard, the Convention on the Rights of the Child has said about the sustainable development standards, and by 2030, a lot of change can be seen regarding the protection of women and children, he said.
He also advised younger generation not to become prey for illegal activities. The life at that age is tough and children should live a valuable life without being prone to vices. Do not get angry even on small issues. He said that one should think maturely without falling prey to deception, fraud, desires and aspirations.
Member Secretary of District Legal Service Authority Shubha said that lack of responsibility, superstition, ignorance etc. are the reasons for child marriage in the society. Therefore, education should be made compulsory for children, she said.
Girls will lose their childhood if they are married early. Therefore, child marriage should not be done for any reason, she said.
Women should be able to discuss health issues freely in the family. Children should not be married at a playing age. She also advised the students going to school and college not to get caught up in any desires and aspirations.
District Child Protection Officer B. Eeraswamy said that rehabilitation of children and women, health education and other programs are mainly carried out by the Child Protection Unit.
Women and children have been exploited since time immemorial. It is very important to treat women and children with respect.
In the district, child marriages are mostly seen in hadis and line houses. Also, 50 POCSO cases are registered in the district every month. He said that everyone’s cooperation is essential to get rid of such a bad practice.
Nataraja, Deputy Director of Women and Child Development Department, A M Suraj, Chairman of District Child Welfare Committee, M B Sumathi of Special Police Unit for Children also spoke on the occasion. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravi and others were present on the occasion.
A. K. Manjula, Principal, Government Nursing College, Institute of Medical Sciences, Kodagu welcomed the gathering. Associate Professor K P Gurupada narrated the programme while S. N. Ranjini proposed the vote of thanks
