Stakeholder Workshop Explores a Child-Secure Kerala

Quick Summary

• A stakeholder workshop titled ‘Balasurakshita Keralam’ action plan will be held at Mascot Hotel on Thursday.
• The event is being organized by the Women and Child Advancement department in collaboration with UNICEF.
• Minister for Women and Child Development Veena George will inaugurate the workshop.
• The primary focus is to finalize a obligation matrix for various stakeholder departments to achieve milestones in child protection outlined in the action plan.
• Women and Child development Director haritha V. Kumar will present the child-secure Kerala action plan.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The initiative for a collaborative framework like ‘Balasurakshita Keralam’ highlights Kerala’s progressive approach toward safeguarding children’s rights and well-being. Bringing together multiple stakeholders under a defined responsibility matrix has the potential to streamline accountability across departments, enhancing efficiency in achieving child protection goals.With UNICEF’s involvement, global best practices could inform local strategies, boosting Kerala’s reputation as an advocate of child welfare policies.However, consistent monitoring of such plans would be essential to ensure measurable outcomes are realized while addressing any unforeseen challenges during implementation.

Read more: Published – August 13, 2025 09:36 pm IST