Rajouri: To mobilize public support towards eradication of child labour in the society, Social Welfare Department Rajouri Friday conducted a signature campaign here as part of weeklong child labour elimination drive launched by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to mark World Day against Child Labour.
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, VikasKundal launched the signature campaign. Through the campaign, the Deputy Commissioner urged the general public to send their children to school not for work.
District Social Welfare Officer, Wakeel Ahmed Bhat said that the campaign aims to inform communities about the negative consequences of child labour and seek the support of the Civil Society for its erradication.
Highlighting the need for community participation, he appealed to the public to participate in the Government’s efforts to eradicate the child labour in the district.
A number of activities are being organised in the district as a part of the week long campaign against the Child Labour.
