Raikhan Purba Gram Sansad Pledges to Become Child Marriage-Free by March 2027
Senior Correspondent.TOD.Kumarganj
A community-wide initiative to build a child marriage-free, drug-free and socially safer village took centre stage at a Gram Sansad meeting held at Raikhan High School playground under Jakhirpur Gram Panchayat on Friday.The meeting, which began at 2 p.m., was chaired by a member of the Gram Panchayat. Community representatives, frontline workers and local residents gathered to discuss a range of pressing social issues, including child marriage, women and child trafficking, substance abuse and plastic pollution.
Mizanur Rahaman, District Coordinator of Shakti Bahini and BAPU under JUST RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN, led detailed discussions on preventing child marriage and human trafficking, building a drug-free society and promoting an environment free from plastic waste. He emphasised the importance of collective community action in addressing these interconnected challenges.The discussions also focused on women's safety, empowerment and economic self-reliance. Rubina Khatun and Jhuma Das, Community Resource Persons (CRPs) associated with the SISD project, shared their perspectives on strengthening women's protection and promoting greater independence.
ICDS and ASHA workers also addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of awareness and grassroots participation in social development.A significant outcome of the meeting was a collective pledge by the participants to work together to make Raikhan Purba Gram Sansad child marriage-free by March 2027. They also committed themselves to building a society free from substance abuse through sustained awareness and community engagement.
The meeting concluded with a collective oath against child marriage, as participants stood together and pledged to work towards protecting children's rights and ensuring a safer future for the next generation.The gathering underscored a broader message: lasting social change begins at the community level, where awareness, shared responsibility and collective determination can help transform a village.
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