A unique tram show on the famous Kolkata Heritage Tram Ride was presented by the Child in Need Institute (CINI) as part of a historic event honoring 50 years of devoted service.

The Child in Need Institute’s (CINI) objective is to guarantee that children and adolescents realize their rights to health, nutrition, education, protection, and participation. The organization is happy to be marking 50 years of unflinching dedication to the well-being of marginalized people. With its foundation in the goal of establishing a welcoming and accommodating community where kids and teenagers can reach their full potential, CINI takes a human rights-based approach.

In keeping with these guiding principles, the forthcoming grand tram show on the Kolkata Heritage Tram Ride has three distinct goals in mind: first, to celebrate and highlight CINI’s significant legacy of fifty years of serving the underserved and un-served marginalized populations; second, to raise critical awareness about maternal, child, and adolescent health and nutrition issues within the community; and third, to actively engage the community through a rally and informative leaflet distribution.

By concentrating on the most vulnerable urban children—those who live in slums, on the streets, in areas with red lights, and in train stations—CINI aims to establish a child-friendly urban environment. These children frequently belong to migrant groups, including environmental migrants. The organization is still dedicated to making sure that no kid is left behind, campaigning for the rights of the most marginalized people, and navigating the ever-changing urban context. Through the tram show, CINI’s cooperative effort to involve many stakeholders not only highlights Kolkata’s rich past but also reaffirms the group’s commitment to making the city healthy and kid-friendly.

Priyanka Dutta