India's Missing Children Crisis: SC Calls for Urgent Action
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In a shocking revelation, the Supreme Court expressed concern over the alarming rate of missing children in India. According to a news report, every eight minutes, a child goes missing in the country, sparking fears of a serious issue. The top court has directed the Centre to streamline the adoption process and appoint a nodal officer to handle cases of missing children. During a hearing, the Supreme Court justices highlighted the complexities of the adoption process, which often leads to people resorting to illegal means to have children. The court has given the Centre a deadline of December 9 to complete the process of appointing a nodal officer. The court's direction comes after a petition was filed by NGO Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan, which highlighted unresolved cases of kidnapping and missing children. The petition cited five cases from Uttar Pradesh, where minor boys and girls were kidnapped and trafficked to other states. The Supreme Court had earlier directed the Centre to create a dedicated online portal to trace missing children and investigate such cases. The court's call for urgent action has sparked hopes that the Centre will take concrete steps to address the issue of missing children in India. As the country grapples with this serious issue, the Supreme Court's intervention is a welcome move towards finding a solution.
