India, Aug. 4 -- Way back in 2003-04, as part of our formation, we were assigned to work in different social service sectors. I was sent to the Salesian Child Help Line, where they assisted street children at the Bangalore railway station and bus stand. We would roam the platforms, looking for any children in suspicious situations.

It was overwhelming to realise that at least three children we tried to help every day were attempting to run away from home. The kids wouldn't easily give in to our advice. When we were not able to take hold of those children, the railway staff, police, TTE, cleaners, or even vendors came to our aid to catch the children and bring them to the shelter home.

Decades later, the railway station has become an unp...