How has the Indian government addressed the issue of child trafficking
Discuss India's initiatives to prevent and tackle the issue of child trafficking.
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, provides protection to children from trafficking and exploitation.
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a national portal called 'TrackChild' to track missing and vulnerable children.
- It has set up a task force to combat trafficking in tourism.
- The government has also launched various campaigns and programs to create awareness on the issue, such as the 'Childline 1098' helpline and the 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan' campaign.
- In addition to this, the government has established special courts for the quick prosecution of offenders, and has set up rehabilitation centers for rescued children.
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