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2.Case of child domestic labour:
Bhagya, 11 years.

11-year-old Bhagya hailing form Kammam District of Vijayawada was working as a domestic worker. Her employers were Government schoolteachers. Bhagya was frequently beaten and ill treated by the owners. On 25th March 2006 the child ran away and hid in a neighbouring house.

The matter was brought to the notice of ICDS, CDPO. The case was referred to Vijayawada CHILDLINE. CHILDLINE team informed the matter to the Project Directors of NCLP and Women and Child Development. The child was given medical treatment and provided temporary shelter. Team members contacted her parents and briefed them about their daughter.

A case was filed against the employers. CHILDLINE in collaboration with NCLP and Women & Child Development presented the case before the District Collector. An order was passed to suspend the employers, who are government employees. The child meanwhile is residing at a hostel and pursuing her education.