“Bal Sansad” and “Bal Panchayat”

Ms. Amruta Shinde from the CSA is in the process of initiating and establishing children's groups where the concepts “BalSansad” and “Bal Panchayat” will be operationalized in the urban and rural areas respectively.

A Bal Sansad creates a forum for children for their rights and overall development. A preliminary session towards the formation of a Bal Sansad for the children of rag pickers was conducted at the St. Francis Xavier Church, Kanjur Marg in order to build a good rapport with the children. Through various interactive games the children were encouraged to participate in the process. The children were found to be very cooperative and enthusiastic. It is expected that this concept will mould these children into more “responsible citizens” of tomorrow, and they will understand and appreciate their duties and responsibilities and will also fight for their rights.