Surajkund fair to highlight child rights

January 27, 2018 11:30 pm | Updated January 28, 2018 06:48 pm IST - Chandigarh

The 32nd Surajkund International Crafts Mela to be held in Faridabad district from February 2 to 18 this year will be a ‘child-friendly event’ and highlight zero tolerance towards child rights violation, Haryana Tourism Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said.

This year, Uttar Pradesh has been chosen as the theme State for the event. At least 20 countries and all States of India would participate in the fair. The Minister said various child-friendly procedures would be adopted at the fair, including setting up crèche for wards of officials and workers, breastfeeding booths, first-aid booths, lost and found centres and stalls for children with special needs.

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