PASIGHAT, Oct 23 : The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), East Siang, Pasighat, launched a two-day Child Rights Awareness and Welfare Assessment Campaign at the auditorium of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Mebo, on Thursday. The campaign, scheduled for October 22–23, aims to sensitise stakeholders on child rights, child protection laws, online safety, mental health and the prevention of child abuse and substance abuse.
The inaugural programme was attended by Smti JayantiPertin, In-charge Deputy Commissioner, East Siang, as the chief guest; Shri Pankaj Lamba, IPS, Superintendent of Police, East Siang, as the guest of honour; and Smti Ruth Tabing Boko, Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC), as the special guest. APSCPCR members Smti Miti Libang and Shri HonlukLukham attended as key resource persons.
East Siang Deputy Commissioner Incharge Jayanti Pertin, in her address, appreciated APSCPCR and DCPU, East Siang, for organising the awareness campaign and underscored the importance of collective efforts to safeguard children's rights and well-being. She urged participants to make the best use of the knowledge and guidance shared by the Commission's members and resource persons from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Police, Health, and Women and Child Development (WCD) departments.
Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba, highlighted the initiatives undertaken by East Siang Police to protect children and uphold their rights, with particular emphasis on Mission Muskaan 2.0. He assured participants that the police remain available round the clock to respond to child protection concerns and provide necessary assistance.
Ruth Tabing Boko, ZPC, encouraged participants, particularly members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), to actively engage in the sessions and act as community-level ambassadors for spreading awareness about child rights and protection.
APSCPCR member Miti Libang highlighted key issues concerning child rights and expressed concern over emerging health challenges among young people. She encouraged students to adopt healthy eating habits and avoid excessive consumption of junk and highly processed foods. She also responded to legal queries raised by participants during the interactive session.
APSCPCR member Honluk Lukham appreciated the active participation of stakeholders and called for stronger coordination among line departments, SHGs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs). He stressed the need for united efforts to prevent child abuse, exploitation and drug and substance abuse.
Earlier, M. T. Padung delivered the welcome address following the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. She highlighted the importance of community-level awareness and coordinated action in creating a safe and supportive environment for children.
The campaign featured a series of technical sessions supported by presentations on legal, psychological and contemporary child safety issues. 
Each session was followed by an interactive question-and-answer segment, enabling participants to seek clarification on relevant laws, preventive measures and available support mechanisms.
As part of the child welfare assessment component, APSCPCR members, accompanied by the Deputy Director of ICDS-cum-District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), CDPOs and other officials of the concerned line departments, visited and inspected various institutions under the Pasighat ICDS Project. The visits covered Anganwadi Centres, schools, Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and the Women Police Station at Pasighat. The team assessed their functioning, available facilities, operational standards and adherence to child protection and welfare requirements.
The two-day campaign seeks to strengthen awareness, interdepartmental coordination and community participation in protecting children's rights and ensuring their safety, dignity and overall well-being. DIPRO

---

Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
Email: kenterjoyaz@easternsentinel.in / editoreasternsentinel@gmail.com
Phone: 0360-2212313

<< Back to News List