BJP MP Pushes for 'Safe-Childhood' Curriculum to Curb Child Sexual Abuse

BJP Rajya Sabha member Anil Sukhdeorao Bonde advocates for a 'safe-childhood' curriculum in schools to educate students about 'good touch' and 'bad touch.' He emphasized the urgency of reform, citing alarming child sexual abuse statistics. Bonde proposes various measures, including teacher training and creating a national database of offenders.

On Friday, Anil Sukhdeorao Bonde, BJP Rajya Sabha member, called for a 'safe-childhood' curriculum in schools to educate about 'good touch' and 'bad touch,' as a measure against child sexual abuse.

During a debate on a private member's bill to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Bonde highlighted that over 1.77 lakh child-related crimes occur in India. He lamented these figures represent damaged futures and advocated for comprehensive school education on the matter.

Bonde recommended swift justice by completing trials of child sexual abuse cases within a year and proposed monthly audits of institutions housing children. His extensive policy suggestions emphasize the requirement for a national offenders' database and increased roles for law enforcement and educators in child safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)