The Public Awareness Association of Udhagamandalam has expressed concern over the increasing use of children for begging.
At a meeting of the association held here on Saturday, members pointed out that groups of beggars, particularly from the plains, were indulging in the practice of exploiting children.
The police should take action against them.
By another resolution, the association wanted action to be taken against cattle owners who allow their animals to stray into the town.
Threat
The animals were posing a serious threat to motorists.
Service bodies like the Rotary and Lions clubs should set up treatment centres for stray animals.
Efforts should be made to establish aviaries in various parts of the district.
A survey should be conducted to identify senior citizens who are below the poverty line.
The benefits of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act should be extended to the urban areas. Association president G. Janardhanan presided over the meeting.
