Project Masoom against child sexual abuse
Q. Project Masoom is related to- Published on 01 Jun 16a. Child labour
b. Child sexual abuse
c. Child Adoption
d. Underage pornography
ANSWER: Child sexual abuse
- The Young India has launched a nationwide Project Masoom against child sexual abuse.
- The need arose as there is increasing number of such cases and also large numbers of cases are not being reported.
- The idea is to create better awareness about the issue and effectively spread the message by campaigning at public places like cinema halls.
- Information of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012, is also given.
- The project will also be introduced in schools to educate the parents, teachers and children about the issue.