Rescued children in Puducherry took out awareness rally against child labour on June 12, 2017. They were holding the placards raising slogans on importance of education and against child labour.

The rally was organised by Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Service Society Child line staff to observed world day against Child Labour and create awareness among public. The also undertook signature campaign and went around important streets of Puducherry to create awareness on not to employ children especially in hotels and establishments.

Flagged off by Mr. Kandasamy, Hon’ble Minister for Welfare, Puducherry Government, the rally rally started from the Urban Primary Health Centre in Odiansalai to Childline Office in Laporte Street. He also unfurled a banner on eliminating child labour in the district of Puducherry. The banner would educate and explain the people on Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Amendment Act 2016 and the Punishment. Member of Legislative Assembly, Mr. Siva administered oath of protecting the rights of children during the occasion

While delivering his inaugural message the Director of PMSSS Fr.Arumai Selavam said “Child is meant to Learn and not to Earn” and continued saying that education is the best weapon to eliminate child labour from the Country.

During the discussion with Caritas India State Officer Dr. John Arokiaraj, he reiterated that PMSSS is using Udhayam programme to support for child rights and conscientise the parents not to give poverty as an excuse for children dropping out of school.

Udhayam programme is investing in children’s education and means of creating resources to meet the educational expenses and for creating child friendly environment.