The Centre for Child and Women Development (CCWD) in association with the Practical Action observed the World Day against Child Abuse at Reddy Sahi slum here on Thursday.
Addressing the programme, Centre for CCWD secretary Sadashiv Swain said as per reports, more than 42 lakh children in the country are being abused while the number is around 10 lakh in the State.
Swain said “Everybody should have the responsibility to provide education, health and security to every child. There is a need to create a suitable child-friendly environment and provide nutritious food for the physical, psychological and intellectual development of children”. He also stressed on the need for mass awareness to combat child abuse.
Among others, Debabrata Mahunta and Mamata Singh were present.