IMPHAL — Chairperson of Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) Keisam Pradipkumar-led delegation called on Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Friday.
The delegation submitted a memorandum regarding the enactment of the Manipur State Policy for Children, 2020, and the adoption of Regulatory Guidelines for Hostels of Educational Institutions for Children in the state.
The stated that the Manipur State Policy for Children consists of various structures, principles, and guidelines which help address the existing plight of children affected by ethnic violence.
They added that the Regulatory Guidelines for Hostels of Educational Institutions for Children are highly indispensable for preventing children from becoming addicted to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, which are easily available in many unregulated hostels and boarding facilities.
The governor, while listening to the demands, appreciated the MCPCR for helping children in the state and assured them of all possible help.
She also asked the team to submit a report on the conditions of children living in different relief camps, both in the valley and in the hill districts, maintaining that the welfare and protection of children is paramount.