Selected CM of Punjab can do alot for Child Rights

With the departure of elected governments and induction of caretakers Najam Sethi has hold the office of Chief Minister of Punjab. He has not only  to organize transparent elections but also to lead as an administrative incharge of the province.

Mr. Sethi holds a Master's degree in economics from Cambridge University, and spent two additional years there at Clare College as a PhD research student. Other than his educational qualification, he is well known media personality and also considered a moderate and progressive person.

For the promotion & Protection of the rights of Children The Punjab Province remained ignored during the last elected Government era, They did almost nothing for the protection of the rights of children, there were not major legislative measures, no policy change and even not bothered for the implementation on 25-A of the Constitution.

But if the elected CM did nothing for the child rights, I believe the Selected CM of Punjab can do alot for it in His capacity.

Few things which need immediate consideration but ignored since ages;

 Rules & Regulations and SOPs for Shelters,  As according to Punjab Destitute & Neglected Children Act.2004 Chief Minister of the Punjab is also the Patron In Chief Bureau, So without any delay this care taker CM can take lead to devise these rules.

Child Protection Policy Punjab Social Welfare Department Government of the Punjab has already introduced a draft of proposed Child Protection Policy Punjab. A comprehensive session for feedback has already been held and the after the proposed changes 2^nd draft to be shared. The now Chief Minister of Punjab can pursue to expedite the process of adoption of that policy on priority basis after getting validation from NGOs and relevant government departments.

Child Domestic Labour a very serious but ignored issue, 34 hazardous occupations are already banned under Employment of Children’s Act (Amendment) 2011.If Najam Sethi orders the Secretary Labour Government of the Punjab to issue the notification to include Child Domestic Labour in the list of banned occupations. This administrative order can be a major step to stop the Worst form of slavery (Child Domestic Labor)

 Mr. Sethi has always been speaking for the Human Rights. Keeping in mind Child Rights are Human Rights  he must take these issue on board which are not very big deal for Him as Chief Minister.