Balala Hakkula Sangham

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Balala Hakkula Sangham
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Formation1985
Founderactivists and group of people
Founded atandhra pradesh now telangana
Typesocial service
Purposeprotect child from all kind of abuse
Headquarters205, KUBERA TOWERS, HIMAYATNAGAR, Hyderabad 500029
Location
Region
Hyderabad
Official language
Telugu
LeaderAchyuta 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[]

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[]

  1. ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham | YouSee". www.yousee.in. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Hyderabad school wants child abuse victim to shift to cut trauma - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. ^ "'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.
  4. ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham founder P Achyuta Rao dies of COVID-19". Deccan Chronicle. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  5. ^ Staff Reporter (11 March 2017). "Minor approaches Balala Hakkula Sangham". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Balala Hakkula Sangham(APBHS) : A portal for NGO Funding, Directory ,Jobs in India". www2.ngoportal.org. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  7. ^ "Why 21 is too young for your girl to get married". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Prominent child rights activist Achyuta Rao dies due to COVID-19 in Hyderabad". The News Minute. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  9. ^ AuthorTelanganaToday. "Balala Hakkula Sangham organises painting competition". Telangana Today. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
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