New Delhi, July 29 -- Free India by 2030.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the four-day national consultation, "Ensuring Child Rights, Potential and Prosperity," organised by Just Rights for Children at the Constitution Club in New Delhi, the Minister underscored the critical role of grassroots organisations in protecting children from exploitation, trafficking, child marriage and abuse.

The consultation has brought together representatives of more than 250 partner organisations from across the country, collectively working in all 782 districts of India to strengthen child protection systems and advance children's rights.

Addressing the delegates, Thakur described child protection as one of the country's most demanding responsibiliti...