Awareness programme conducted by DCPU

Awareness Programme on child protection, child related rights and legal provisions was conducted at St. Patrick School, Dambuk and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Dambuk on 13th September 2023 by the District Child Protection Unit and Child Helpline Roing.

Altogether 169 children and 19 teachers participated in the programmes.

The programme, conducted by Counsellor (DCPU) Ishaya Mili and Coordinator (Child Helpline Unit Roing) Embi Mega, highlighted on themes of child marriage, POCSO Act, illegal adoption, child labour, reporting of missing children and safe touch and unsafe touch. The team had interaction sessions with the school children and distributed pamphlets on various child related provisions.

The children were informed about 1098 (CHILDLINE) and 6909508596 and advised to report if they hear, listen or see any case of child abuse or trouble.