PASIGHAT, Sep 21: The Chairman Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), Gumri Ringu accompanied by the members of the commission and local officers and other stakeholders visited the state’s lone Juvenile Home at Pasighat on Monday.
The commission also held an interactive cum consultative meeting with all the stakeholders at the DC’s conference hall today which was attended by the DC Dr. Kinny Singh, SP Sumit Kumar Jha, DD (ICDS), DDSE, DMO, CDPOs, representatives of CWC, CBOs, NGOs etc. 
Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson Ringu briefed on role and functions of the commission, special juvenile police unit, procedures of handling cases related to POCSO etc and asked the police and child welfare committees to work in close coordination. She asked the DC, SP and other stakeholders to ensure proper functioning of JJB, CWC and DCPU so that no child is exploited and rights of every child is protected.
The commission would monitor and submit its reports annually to the government for betterment. She informed that the commission observed the present JH needs major renovation and improvement. During the inspection, the commission also noted that salaries of the staff was not regular and needs timely disbursement. One vehicle was also very essential for the juvenile home to carryout emergency services and the commission would take up the matter with the appropriate authority soon, she assured. Ringu also urged the stakeholders to spread awareness to contain child labour.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kinny Singh appreciated the commission for conducting the interactive session and giving awareness in the district. Stating that protecting children was one of the most important tasks the administration undertake, Singh apprised the commission that the administration has already appealed the government for immediate posting of JMFC at Pasighat. Throwing light on various challenges being faced, she mentioned that inadequate funding for maintenance of JH, including boundary wall, water supply, IEC awareness program etc was hampering day to day activities. She directed the DD (ICDS) to conduct frequent meeting so that monthly reports are submitted timely. The DC also instructed the DDSE to introduce drop-boxes in schools and to ban private tuitions by government teachers as proposed by the commission members. She sought active cooperation from police, HoDs, CBOs and NGOs who are involved in child rights protection to better implement child rights and protection policies. All children should be safe, well cared for and love. Unfortunately, some children are abused or neglected by those charged with their care. Police forces work with other agencies to safeguard children and have unique responsibilities for investigating crimes against them and taking proactive action where this necessary.” This was stated by the SP Sumit Kumar Jha. Offences committed against children could be sensitive and often require the police to work with social organizations in the conduct of any investigation. Police have invested a great deal in both training and resources to enhance their ability to offer the best possible service to child victims of crime. If any complaint registered, proper action would be taken and there would be no compromise, he assured.  DIPRO

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