Balala Hakkula Sangham
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| Formation | 1985 |
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| Founder | activists and group of people |
| Founded at | andhra pradesh now telangana |
| Type | social service |
| Purpose | protect child from all kind of abuse |
| Headquarters | 205, KUBERA TOWERS, HIMAYATNAGAR, Hyderabad 500029 |
| Location | |
Region | Hyderabad |
Official language | Telugu |
| Leader | Achyuta Rao |
Balala Hakkula Sangham is an Indian Community[1] that protects the rights of children. They oppose child marriage, sexual abuse[2][3] and child labour. The community was founded in 1985. In July 2020 Balala Hakkula Sangham founder P Achyuta Rao died due to Covid.[4]
Services[edit]
The chief officer is Achyuta Rao.[5][6] The sangham conducts a 2k walk with girls to oppose child marriage and allow girls to complete their studies before marriage.[7] In the year 2018 the major demand for the walk saw thousands of girls participating to raise the minimum age for marriage of girls from 18 years to 21 years.[8] The purpose of the walk also includes issues like child abuse, child labour and girl's education. It conducts cultural activities, competitions, and short film contests for children and supporting them in all aspects other than studies.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham | YouSee". www.yousee.in. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Hyderabad school wants child abuse victim to shift to cut trauma - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "'Had fun with 14-yr-old': Hyd police nab man who boasted about sexually abusing minor". The News Minute. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham founder P Achyuta Rao dies of COVID-19". Deccan Chronicle. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Minor approaches Balala Hakkula Sangham". The Hindu. 11 March 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham: A portal for NGO Funding, Directory, Jobs in India". www2.ngoportal.org. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Why 21 is too young for your girl to get married". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "Prominent child rights activist Achyuta Rao dies due to COVID-19 in Hyderabad". The News Minute. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ AuthorTelanganaToday. "Balala Hakkula Sangham organises painting competition". Telangana Today. Retrieved 5 February 2019.