Derabassi flyover: Pb min directs officials to rescue all child beggars
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Mohali: Expressing grave concerns over the appalling conditions of children begging near the Derabassi flyover, Punjab social security, women and child development minister Dr Baljit Kaur directed immediate rescue and rehabilitation operations in the area.
The minister expressed deep concern over the unsafe and unhygienic conditions in which the children and their families are reportedly living. She stated that such vulnerable children are at high risk of exploitation and emphasised that their safety and well-being are top priorities for the govt.
Dr Baljit Kaur issued strict instructions to officials to immediately launch a special rescue drive in the region. She directed that all rescued children must be urgently provided with shelter, nutritious food, medical care, and educational access.
"This situation calls for urgent, coordinated intervention," the minister said. "We cannot allow children to be exposed to such inhuman conditions." The rescue initiative falls under the govt's broader campaign, "Project Jeevanjyot – 2: Save the Childhood," which aims to eliminate child begging across the state.
Dr Kaur further instructed all district authorities in Punjab to take similar swift action wherever children are found begging.
She also issued a stern warning that strict legal action will be taken against individuals or groups found forcing children into begging. Calling for an integrated effort involving the police, health, education, and municipal authorities, Dr Kaur said, "Only through coordinated action can we ensure long-term rehabilitation and protection of these children." The minister appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any incident of child begging or trafficking by contacting the Child Helpline at 1098.
She reiterated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab govt is fully committed to building a safe, dignified, and secure future for every child in the state.
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