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CWC expresses concern over children being forced to seek alms in public places

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The Krishna district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has expressed concerns over children begging in public places. Teams comprising the officials of the Labour Department and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and NGOs have been conducting drives against child begging. The teams rescued six children, aged below 15 years, during the Devi Navarathri Utsavams in Vijayawada in October last year.

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CWC expresses concern over children being forced to seek alms in public places

The Krishna district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has expressed concerns over children begging in public places including temples, parks and junctions. Teams comprising the officials of the Labour Department and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and NGOs have been conducting drives against child begging and rescuing children. However, this appears to be falling short of curbing the menace.

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