Protecting Children's Childhood Is Collective Responsibility: Ayushmann Khurrana In Jalna
Jalna: “Safeguarding the childhood of every child around us is a collective responsibility of society, and society should contribute towards this cause,” said renowned actor and UNICEF National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana, while praising an initiative in Jalna district under which villagers and relatives have taken responsibility for the children of migrant workers.
Jalna district in Maharashtra has implemented a UNICEF-supported initiative since 2014 to protect children of migrant workers from being separated from their families and experiencing adverse effects on their health and education. Actor and UNICEF National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana praised the village-based alternative care arrangements, where relatives and trusted community members take responsibility for migrant children.
The initiative has successfully reduced school dropout rates and ensured the well-being of over 5,800 children who stayed with relatives when their parents worked elsewhere. Khurrana highlighted that migration is not a voluntary choice but a harsh reality, emphasizing that every child should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
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