Mr Sunil Tatkare On Anti-Child Labour Day — 12th June 2019

Anti-child Labour Day or world day against child labour is observed on 12th June every year. The custom has been started and introduced in 2002 by the International Labour Organization. This day is focused to provide infrastructure, environment for children to grow and enjoy a happy and healthy childhood, and to fight against child labour across the world. Child labour is the act of engaging and assigning children with the activities which can include exploitative industry, illegal business and that can be part-time or full-time work. Children need to engage in these activities due to the lack of resources for their survival, incapable parents, and the force of owners or parents in order to get faster returns on their investment.

Anti-Child Labour Day 2019 Theme

The theme for world day against child labour 2019 is — “children should not work in fields but on dreams”. The theme is launched with a broad vision, saying that children should not be engaged in agriculture sector work instead their dreams should be fulfilled. Earlier themes for world day against child labour have covered different topics and themes such as conflict, safety, health, disasters, education, etc.

Observations

The day is observed on 12th June every year and different programmes are organised in order to understand the significance of this day. Many NGOs, institutes, media, political parties, clubs arrange different programmes such as seminars, workshops, lectures, camps to understand the importance of happy and dignified childhood to every child and to minimise the fraction of child labour in the society.

What comprises Child Labour?

In India, child labour is defined as the children below 18 who are deprived of a happy and secure childhood, dignity, potential, and health due to their engagement in labour activities. The child labour issue is mainly raised due to poverty and in many unfortunate cases, these children can become a permanent victim of criminal rackets. The right to education for these children is also avoided.

Being part of Honourable Mr Sunil Tatkare’s team, we are glad to share our initiatives for anti-child labour activities. NCP and Mr Sunil Tatkare have always preferred the empowerment of youth, especially children in the country. The party principles state that children are our assets and future capital. Every child deserves a happy, healthy and dignified childhood. Mr Sunil Tatkare always contended for best education facilities in the Konkan area. He also provided a modern hostel facility to backward community students. Due to his initiatives, students from remote areas such as Konkan villages are able to take up education with minimum cost. This approach increases awareness among children about education and empowers them with knowledge and a better future. Gradually, it will help to reduce child labour issues in the Konkan. He also availed technical, skill set-oriented, professional courses and education facilities in the Konkan region which helped students in the age group of 16 years for their early empowerment.

We wish that Honourable Mr Sunil Tatkare gets the success in all his ventures in order to assure dignified childhood to every child. With leaders like him, surely one day our country will be free of child labour.