Correct option is C
Correct Answer:C) 11
Explanation:
In August 2022, 11 districts of West Bengal were included in the Combating Child Trafficking Campaign, launched by NCPCR to prevent child trafficking in border areas. These districts were chosen due to their proximity to international borders, making them vulnerable to trafficking.
Included Districts:
- Uttar Dinajpur
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- Malda
- Darjeeling
- Cooch Behar
- Alipurduar
- Kalimpong
- Jalpaiguri
- North 24 Parganas
- Nadia
- Murshidabad
Information Booster:
- Launched under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, targeting 75 border districts across India.
- Focused on awareness, law enforcement training, and community participation.
- NCPCR collaborated with SCPCRs and local authorities to monitor and prevent trafficking.
- West Bengal's international borders with Bangladesh and Nepal make it a hotspot for trafficking.
- The campaign emphasized child protection laws and early identification of trafficking victims.