Aalo, Oct 22 : The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Department of Women and Child Development, West Siang, conducted a two-day programme on child welfare, safety and protection on October 18 and 19, in and around Aalo.
The programme aimed to assess child protection services, strengthen awareness of child rights and sensitise students and stakeholders about the need to ensure a safe and supportive environment for every child.
On the first day, Members of APSCPCR,  Miti Libang and Honluk Lukham, accompanied by Zirngam Kadu, In-charge Deputy Director (ICDS)-cum-District Child Protection Officer, and the district support team, visited several institutions to assess the status of child welfare and protection services.
The team visited the newly constructed Juvenile-cum-Observation Home at Jirdin Village under Kombo Circle, the Anganwadi Centre at Darka Village, Mother’s Vision De-addiction-cum-Rehabilitation Centre at Hikar Gumin, Zonal Hospital and Police Station, Aalo. The visits focused on the facilities available for children, the delivery of services and the role of different institutions in ensuring child safety and protection.
The second day featured a Child Rights Awareness and Mass Sensitisation Programme at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kombo, under the theme “Know Your Rights – Protect Every Child.”
The programme was attended by Mabi Taipodia, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aalo, as the Chief Guest; Inspector Yomken Riram, Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Aalo, as the Guest of Honour;  Kenjar Ngomdir Lollen, ZPM, 2-Aalo East Upper, as the Special Guest; and APSCPCR Members Miti Libang and Honluk Lukham.
The programme featured technical sessions on mental health and emotional well-being, drugs and substance abuse, child protection laws, the Juvenile Justice Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, child labour, child marriage, cyberbullying, social media misuse and online safety.
The sessions were delivered by Kennedy Bagra, Director, De-addiction-cum-Rehabilitation Centre, Hikar Gumin; Advocate Marphy Ete, Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel; and Manthan Chithan, Sub-Inspector. The interactive sessions provided participants with an opportunity to raise questions, share experiences and discuss concerns relating to child rights, safety and protection.
The programme emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among government departments, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers and local communities to prevent child abuse, neglect and exploitation. It also highlighted the need to strengthen awareness of child rights and ensure that children grow up in a safe, secure and supportive environment.
The two-day initiative marked an important step towards reinforcing child protection mechanisms and promoting collective responsibility for safeguarding the rights, dignity and well-being of every child in West Siang district.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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