Priyank Kanoongo, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), expressed his satisfaction with the successful resettlement of Bru families in Tripura. He highlighted that the children of these families are now enjoying their rights, and the government is diligently addressing the demands of the Bru community.
During a review cum consultation meeting on Child Rights, held at Agartala Pragna Bhawan, Kanoongo disclosed that the NCPCR has taken the decision to establish special benches across the nation’s 500 aspirational blocks. These benches will handle cases and representations related to child rights violations. Notably, these aspirational blocks were identified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Elaborating on the initiative, Kanoongo stated that two special benches have already been set up in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, to address child rights issues. Furthermore, a workshop on child rights was conducted in the tribal-dominated areas of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in collaboration with its Chief Executive Member and district council members.
Kanoongo emphasized that the NCPCR and TTAADC will collaborate to safeguard the rights of oppressed children in Tripura. The NCPCR will work closely with TTAADC to identify children who were victims of child trafficking. He also underscored the commitment to work for children residing in bordering villages that were once considered remote. These villages have been designated as the “first village” by the Prime Minister, and the NCPCR will extend its efforts to these areas in Tripura to promote child rights.
Jayanti Debbarma, Chairperson of the Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and Rupali Banerjee Singh, NCPCR Member Secretary, were also present during the press conference. The collaborative efforts between various commissions and authorities reflect the commitment to ensure the well-being and rights of children in Tripura, particularly those from marginalized communities.
