GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet has approved a new policy to combat human trafficking and eliminate witch-hunting in the state. The Women and Child Development Department has been designated as the nodal agency to implement this initiative.
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This was revealed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following the state cabinet meeting held on Friday, April 4.
The policy has been implemented to prevent crimes related to human trafficking and witch-hunting while also assisting victims. The government additionally plans to take stringent action to curb such social evils and provide necessary support to affected individuals.
In the same meeting, the cabinet also approved the establishment of the Assam Climate Centre for Cities (SC-3) to enhance climate action initiatives in urban areas.
