Mumbai Metro Joins Arpan’s Child Safety Week Campaign Against Child Sexual Abuse

Mumbai Metro and Arpan have joined forces for the eighth annual Child Safety Week campaign, aiming to raise awareness about child sexual abuse (CSA). The campaign, #RukJaoVarnaPOCSOPakadLega, emphasizes that sexual abuse of a child is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). Participants will learn about six specific behaviors classified as punishable offenses, ranging from inappropriate touching to sharing child inappropriate content online.

Kanhuraj Bagate, IAS, and Pooja Taparia, CEO of Arpan, joined the inaugural Mumbai Metro train ride on Lines 2A and 7, showcasing the campaign materials across all six coaches. Both organizations aim to instill a sense of shared responsibility in ensuring children's safety, whether at home, school, or in public spaces. They urge citizens to speak up against any suspicious behavior and to stay vigilant online, where offenders often target children.

To contribute, individuals are encouraged to share the campaign's messages with their networks and make a video or post campaign materials on various social media platforms.