A two-day regional convention of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights of the Northeastern states concluded in Tawang on Saturday, resolving to strengthen child protection, care, education, and overall well-being of every child through sustained collaboration and coordinated action among all stakeholders.
The convention, which focused on the theme of strengthening child rights protection through regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and collaborative action, witnessed active participation of the chairpersons and representatives of the state commissions. They shared their experiences, best practices, innovative initiatives, and suggestions for strengthening child protection systems in their respective states.
National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo expressed hope that the outcomes of the convention would serve as a benchmark for future child rights initiatives and inspire similar collaborative efforts across the country. He lauded the initiative of bringing together all the Northeastern states on a common platform to deliberate on issues concerning child welfare and protection.
Kanoongo emphasized the importance of the recommendations and deliberations that emerged from the convention, stating that they would help shape child rights policies and strengthen institutional mechanisms. He expressed confidence that children who benefit from these collective efforts would grow into responsible, empowered citizens and play a vital role in realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
The convention, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, brought together chairpersons, members, and officials of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights from across the Northeastern states.
The discussions highlighted the importance of interstate cooperation, institutional convergence, community participation, and exchange of successful models to address emerging challenges affecting children.
