For centuries, we were taught that anger is bad. Our parents, teachers, priests, everyone taught us how to control and suppress our anger. But I ask: why can't we convert our anger for the larger good of society?

We adults, our policies, our ways of governance, are responsible for poverty, not the children.

My philosophy is that I am a friend of the children. I don't think anyone should see them as pitiable subjects or charity. That is old people's rhetoric. People often relate childish behaviour to stupidity or foolishness. This mindset needs to change. I want to level the playing field where I can learn from the children. Something I can learn from children is transparency. They are innocent, straightforward, and have no biases. I relate children to simplicity and I think that my friendship with children has a much deeper meaning than others.

I think of it all as a test. This is a moral examination that one has to pass... to stand up against such social evils.

Child labor perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth and other social problems.

During the past few years North East India has emerged as one of the biggest destinations for child trafficking.

Equity is compromised due to the privatisation of education. Education has become a commodity. Those who can afford to buy it, buy it, and those who can sell it make money out of it