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Ayushmann Khurrana Raises Awareness on Migrant Children's Welfare
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has joined efforts to spotlight the plight of children affected by seasonal migration across India. The initiative, supported by UNICEF India and government and NGO partners, seeks to draw attention to the vulnerabilities faced by these young populations.
LSN India ·
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has stepped into the advocacy space to highlight the challenges confronting children displaced by seasonal labour migration, underscoring the need for targeted care and support systems.
The actor was accompanied by Jesper Moller, Deputy Representative of UNICEF India, in the mission to bring greater visibility to the issue. The effort reflects growing concerns over the welfare gaps affecting millions of children whose families migrate seasonally for employment opportunities across the country.
Seasonal migration remains a persistent phenomenon in India, with families moving across states and regions in search of livelihood options. This movement often disrupts children's access to education, healthcare, and social protection services, leaving them vulnerable to various forms of exploitation and abuse.
The awareness initiative draws support from government authorities and non-governmental organisations working in the space of child welfare and migrant protection. By leveraging Khurrana's public platform, the campaign aims to mobilize stakeholder engagement and policy attention toward developing comprehensive frameworks that safeguard migrant children's rights and wellbeing.
Experts and development agencies have long flagged the need for coordinated interventions addressing documentation, education continuity, and health coverage for children in migrant households across India's diverse economic landscape.