International Day for the Elimination of Child Labour

Napoklu, June 17: Madikeri lawyer Ambekallu Priya Naveen said that eradicating child labour is not only the responsibility of the government but also the duty of every citizen.

Speaking as the chief lecturer at the World Day Against Child Labour programme organised by Cherambane Gowda Mahila Kotthalung at the society hall, she said that every educated child becomes a future citizen who contributes to the development of the country. Children who help in family work along with their education are not considered child labourers. However, if teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 are used for work, the rules of the law should be strictly followed.

If they see child labourers, begging or children who are ragpickers, they should inform the relevant departments including revenue, police and health and call on the public to take the initiative to prevent child labour. He expressed his appreciation that such an awareness program was organized by the women's union.

The chief guest, Karugunda Gowda Samaj President Kodapalu Ganapathi, said that employing children under the age of 14 is a crime and everyone should prioritize the education of children.

Cherambane Gowda Mahila Sangha President Kadlera Tulasi Mohan, who presided over the program, said that involving children in family agricultural activities does not fall under the child labor system. However, making the children of poor and migrant workers work and depriving them of their education and rights is a serious crime.

He suggested that society should take the initiative to bring the children of migrant workers into the mainstream of education by teaching them literacy in the evening. At the same time, as part of the World Day Against Child Marriage, he called on women to be aware of the prevention of child marriage and if such cases are found, inform the concerned department and prevent them.

Karugunda Gowda Samaj Vice President Kekada Dinesh spoke.

Secretary Kekada Pooja Nagendra, Treasurer Kodapalu Tirtha Ganapathy, Vice President Hosoklu Latha Monnappa, Koorana Sushila Appaji and other office bearers and members of the union participated.

Kalerammana Rashi Ashok prayed. Retired teacher Annachira Bojamma Kushalappa welcomed. Organizing Secretary Baimana Jyothi Thimmaiah compered the program. Smita Jeevan of Kadya proposed the vote of thanks.

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