States social welfareminister Madan Sahni said bringing deprived children, especially those living in shanties, under the umbrella of welfare schemes is the priority of the .
Addressing a programme organized by UNICEF to mark World Childrens Day here, the minister said, During my childhood, the parents of poor and marginalized sections were not much aware or very enthusiastic about their childrens Education and other rights. But the trend has now completely changed. Children are going to schools and availing facilities, thanks to several welfare schemes of the government.
A child-friendly comic book prepared by UNICEF was also released jointly by the minister, states chief secretary Amir Subhani and UNICEF-Bihar chiefNafisa Binte Shafique. Social welfare secretaryPrem Singh Meenaand senior adviser, UNICEF Bihar, R K Mahajan, were also present. The book was distributed among the children to create awareness about their rights and duties.