Chairperson of the NCPCR conveyed that the rights of children from these resettled Bru families are now being upheld, and the government is addressing the demands of the Bru community.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) expressed satisfaction with the resettlement of Bru Reang people in Tripura and their children’s rights.
Chairperson of the NCPCR, Priyank Kanoongo while addressing a press meeting in Agartala on Monday expressed his contentment with the successful resettlement of Bru families in Tripura. He conveyed that the rights of children from these resettled Bru families are now being upheld, and the government is addressing the demands of the Bru community.
Kanoongo led a comprehensive review and consultation session on Child Rights involving various government departments at Agartala Pragna Bhawan on Monday.
Kanoongo highlighted that the NCPCR has taken the initiative to establish dedicated benches in the 500 aspirational blocks nationwide, a vision announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
These benches will specifically handle cases and concerns related to the infringement of child rights. He noted that special benches were inaugurated in two aspirational blocks in Dharmanagar under the North Tripura district on Sunday, with a focus on child rights issues.
In addition, a workshop focusing on child rights was held in the regions predominantly inhabited by Indigenous communities under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
This workshop included the participation of the Chief Executive Member and District Council members.
Kanoongo expressed his anticipation for collaborative efforts between the NCPCR and TTAADC to safeguard the rights of disadvantaged children in Tripura.
He expressed hope that the TTAADC administration would aid in identifying children who have fallen victim to child trafficking.
Kanoongo emphasized that the NCPCR remains steadfast in its commitment to advocate for the rights of children residing in bordering villages, which were once considered remote. These villages have recently been designated by the Prime Minister as priority areas – the first village. As part of this initiative, the commission plans to extend its efforts to these regions in Tripura to champion child rights.
The press conference was attended by Jayanti Debbarma, Chairperson of the Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights, and Rupali Banerjee Singh, Member Secretary of NCPCR and others.
