Udupi: Around 30 children who were deprived of formal education were rescued from a fish factory in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district during a special operation conducted by the Akka Pade team in coordination with the CRP and ECO departments.

The operation brought to light the plight of children belonging to families employed at the factory. Officials found that several children were not attending school or receiving any form of education and were spending their time around the factory premises.

Children Found Deprived of Education

During the inspection, officials identified children aged above six years and below 14 years who had been deprived of their right to education.

The authorities intervened after discovering that these children were not enrolled in school or attending educational institutions. The operation was aimed at identifying children who had been left out of the education system and ensuring that they received appropriate care and educational opportunities.

The rescued children were subsequently produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further proceedings.

Seven Girls and 23 Boys Shifted to Children’s Homes

Following the intervention of the Child Welfare Committee, arrangements were made to accommodate the rescued children in children’s homes.

Of the 30 children rescued, seven girls were sent to a girls’ children’s home, while 23 boys were taken to a boys’ children’s home.

The process was initiated to ensure their safety, care and rehabilitation while appropriate steps are taken to bring them into the formal education system.

Operation Aimed at Bringing Children Back to Education

The special operation was conducted with the objective of identifying children who were deprived of compulsory education and bringing them back into the mainstream.

Authorities focused on ensuring that children from families working in industrial establishments were not left without access to schooling and other essential support.

The rescue operation has highlighted the importance of identifying children who remain outside the education system, particularly those living in vulnerable circumstances.

Officials are taking steps to ensure that the rescued children receive the necessary support and opportunities to continue their education.