State level Workshop
On March 30, 2026, a one-day state-level coordination meeting/workshop was successfully organized at the Fairfield by Marriott Hotel in Lucknow by Manav Seva Sansthan Seva, Gorakhpur, with the objective of preventing child trafficking and strengthening the child protection mechanism.
The program was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Honorable Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Baby Rani Maurya, with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
In her address, she described child trafficking as a serious social challenge and stated that ensuring the safety of children is a shared responsibility of all sections of society. She emphasized the need for better coordination, accountability, and effective implementation among various departments, agencies, institutions, and communities in this direction.
Representatives from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), Department of Women and Child Development, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Childline, Child Labour Department, and various non-governmental organizations actively participated in the workshop. In addition, workers associated with various centers in the India-Nepal border areas, local partners, media representatives, intellectuals, and members of the Bal Panchayat were also present.
During the meeting, experts and speakers highlighted the sensitivity, evolving nature, and ground-level challenges of child trafficking in border areas. They stressed the need to strengthen information exchange, enhance technical cooperation, conduct regular training, and develop a coordinated action plan. Detailed discussions were also held on laws and policies related to child rights and their effective implementation.
Children from the Bal Panchayat and Child Rights Committee presented their experiences and innovations during the program, in which they emphasized the importance of awareness about helpline numbers and self-protection.
Representatives of the organization stated that for several years, the organization has been actively working in the India-Nepal border areas to prevent child trafficking, ensure safe migration, support rehabilitation, and protect child rights. As part of these efforts, a special monitoring mechanism has been developed at various checkpoints.
At the end of the program, all participants resolved to work in coordination to prevent child trafficking and strengthen the child protection mechanism. This workshop proved to be an important initiative in this direction, paving the way for more effective and result-oriented efforts in the future.
