Cartoonist B. Hari Venkataramana’s free summer classes paint a child-friendly picture to those aged above six years, assist them to differentiate between good and bad touch and understand the implications of exploitation that most children are subject to, through a series of cartoons. The cartoonist, who is also associated with the Visakha Child Rights Forum as secretary, says that remedial measures in dealing with child abuse cases also form a part of the lessons taught at various camps. Participants were paying rapt attention when the cartoonist was explaining the implications of child abuse. “I thought it’s my fault to visit my uncle’s place who tried to get close to me when I was alone. Social issuesIn addition to hosting cartoon drawing sessions in government schools, slum areas, libraries and community halls across the city, Mr. Hari Venkataramana also trained students in workshops that focussed on social issues in Kurnool, Hyderabad, Anantapur.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2018 19:20 UTC