SHILLONG, DEC 2: The Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) has taken action against an organisation sending children from the state to Karnataka without proper documentation and under poor conditions.
This was after twenty-five children from Meghalaya, aged 8-13, were rescued from Sowmya Kesanupallii Student Home in Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka. They were allegedly sent by Leisynshar Cultural Society, an organisation operating illegally in the state.
The children, who 10 of them hails from East Khasi Hills, 7 East Jaintia Hills, 6 West Jaintia Hills and 1 West Khasi Hills, were promised free education and hostel facilities
Chairperson Agatha Sangma said the organisation, Leisynshar Cultural Society, is operating illegally and has been blacklisted.
“The DC has given an order to stop the organisation from functioning, and an official letter has been issued,” Sangma told reporters on Tuesday.
The action follows a complaint filed by the MSCPCR with the Deputy Commissioner, leading to an order for the organisation to shut down its operations immediately.
Regarding the 25 rescued children, Sangma said, “The education of the children will be taken care of, and they will be absorbed in the coming academic session. The government and social welfare department will be looking into it.”
Sangma expressed concern over children being sent to other states for education, often being exploited by organisations claiming to provide better opportunities.
“It’s a hoax, and they’re being manipulated. The government is working to upgrade elementary and government schools in Meghalaya,” she added.
The matter is currently pending before the Karnataka High Court, with the children temporarily staying at the Government Children’s Home in Chikkaballapur.
The children will temporarily stay at Children’s Home Girls Mawkasiang, Shillong.
For the school enrollment, bridge courses and preparatory classes of the children the Social Welfare Department will have to coordinate with the Education Department since it has to be conducted within the institution to facilitate smooth transition into the 2026 academic session, officials said.
By Our Reporter
