13/06/2026
Awareness Campaign Launched at Latur Railway Station on World Day Against Child Labour
Latur, June 12: On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour and the Child Trafficking Prevention Campaign, a special awareness drive was launched at Latur Railway Station. As part of the campaign, informative posters highlighting the issues of child labour and child trafficking were displayed across the railway station premises. Awareness sessions were also conducted with passengers, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, railway officials, and staff to disseminate information on child rights, child protection, and prevention of child trafficking.
The programme was organized by Yuva Rural Association under the Just Rights for Children Campaign. Representatives from the Child Helpline operating under the District Women and Child Development Department, Railway Protection Force officials and staff, and representatives from various departments participated in the event.
Mr. Saddam Shaikh, Project Coordinator of Yuva Rural Association, Mr. Bapu Suryawanshi, District Coordinator of Child Helpline, Mr. Sambhaji Kamble, along with officials and staff from concerned departments, emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the growing issues of child labour and child trafficking. They appealed to all sections of society to remain vigilant and contribute towards the protection of children.
The organizers stated that similar awareness activities will be conducted across the district as part of the campaign and appealed for collective support in building a society free from child labour and child trafficking.
