What steps has India taken to address child trafficking
Give an account of the measures taken by India to deal with the issue of child trafficking.
- India has established anti-trafficking units across its states to monitor and investigate cases of trafficking.
- It has implemented the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) under which Shelter Homes and Specialized Adoption Agencies have been set up to provide care and support for children rescued from trafficking.
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has been amended to strengthen the legal framework to protect children from trafficking and to provide for stricter punishment for offenders.
- The National Policy for Children has been amended to include provisions for the protection of children from trafficking and for the rehabilitation of rescued children.
- The government is running awareness campaigns to educate communities about the dangers of trafficking and the need to protect children.
- The government is also working closely with NGOs and civil society organizations to prevent trafficking and to improve the care and support for children affected by it.
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