Balala Hakkula Sangham is an Indian Community that protects the rights of children. They oppose child marriage,

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and

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. The community was founded in 1985. In July 2020 Balala Hakkula Sangham founder P Achyuta Rao died due to Covid.

Services

The chief officer is Achyuta Rao. The sangham conducts a 2k walk with girls to oppose child marriage and allow girls to complete their studies before marriage. In the year 2018 the major demand for the walk saw thousands of girls participating to raise the minimum age for marriage of girls from 18 years to 21 years. The purpose of the walk also includes issues like child abuse, child labour and girl's education. It conducts cultural activities, competitions, and short film contests for children and supporting them in all aspects other than studies.

References

{{Reflist Children's rights organizations Children's rights in India Non-profit organisations based in India Organisations based in Telangana Organizations established in 1985 1985 establishments in Andhra Pradesh