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Protect Today, Secure Tomorrow: Girl Child Awareness Programme Held at DAC Mangan
Mangan, February 6 (IPR): An awareness programme on sex-selective practices, prevention of child marriage and environmental legal literacy, under the Pan-India initiative titled “Protect Today, Secure Tomorrow”, was organised today at the DAC Conference Hall, Mangan. The programme was organised by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mangan, under the aegis of the Sikkim State Legal Services Authority.
The programme was attended by the District Judge-cum-Chairperson, DLSA, Mr Prajwal Khatiwada, Superintendent of Police, Mangan, Mr Lall Bahadur Chettri, Additional District Magistrate Mr Pema Wangchen Namkarpa, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mr Sandeep Kumar, along with resource persons, Heads of Offices and officials from various departments.
Resource persons delivered presentations highlighting important legislations that protect the rights of the girl child, including the Right to Education Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. The role of the Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department was also emphasised, particularly the district-level support systems available for women and children in need of care and protection. These included Child Care Institutions that provide shelter and protection to vulnerable children, and One Stop Centres that offer legal aid, counselling and temporary shelter to survivors of domestic violence and sexual offences. Various welfare schemes aimed at empowerment and protection were also highlighted.
Environmental concerns relevant to Sikkim were also discussed during the programme. The speakers drew attention to the growing impact of environmental pollution, including an increase in respiratory diseases and skin infections, and outlined key state environmental policies and sustainable development initiatives implemented by the Forest and Environment Department. Citizens were encouraged to actively support conservation efforts and adopt responsible practices in their daily lives.
Addressing the gathering, Chairperson DLSA Mr Prajwal Khatiwada stated that the programme, conceived under the guidance of NALSA, was aimed not only at spreading awareness but also at sensitising the masses towards their collective duties. He observed that awareness of rights must go hand in hand with responsibility, urging individuals to exercise their rights, support one another and contribute to the protection of the environment. He thanked the resource persons for their valuable inputs and reiterated that the DLSA, as part of the legal services framework, remains committed to extending free legal services and assistance to the public.
The programme concluded with a strong message that the protection of children and preservation of the environment is a shared responsibility, requiring the conscious contribution of every individual to truly protect today and secure tomorrow.
The programme was attended by the District Judge-cum-Chairperson, DLSA, Mr Prajwal Khatiwada, Superintendent of Police, Mangan, Mr Lall Bahadur Chettri, Additional District Magistrate Mr Pema Wangchen Namkarpa, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mr Sandeep Kumar, along with resource persons, Heads of Offices and officials from various departments.
Resource persons delivered presentations highlighting important legislations that protect the rights of the girl child, including the Right to Education Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. The role of the Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department was also emphasised, particularly the district-level support systems available for women and children in need of care and protection. These included Child Care Institutions that provide shelter and protection to vulnerable children, and One Stop Centres that offer legal aid, counselling and temporary shelter to survivors of domestic violence and sexual offences. Various welfare schemes aimed at empowerment and protection were also highlighted.
Environmental concerns relevant to Sikkim were also discussed during the programme. The speakers drew attention to the growing impact of environmental pollution, including an increase in respiratory diseases and skin infections, and outlined key state environmental policies and sustainable development initiatives implemented by the Forest and Environment Department. Citizens were encouraged to actively support conservation efforts and adopt responsible practices in their daily lives.
Addressing the gathering, Chairperson DLSA Mr Prajwal Khatiwada stated that the programme, conceived under the guidance of NALSA, was aimed not only at spreading awareness but also at sensitising the masses towards their collective duties. He observed that awareness of rights must go hand in hand with responsibility, urging individuals to exercise their rights, support one another and contribute to the protection of the environment. He thanked the resource persons for their valuable inputs and reiterated that the DLSA, as part of the legal services framework, remains committed to extending free legal services and assistance to the public.
The programme concluded with a strong message that the protection of children and preservation of the environment is a shared responsibility, requiring the conscious contribution of every individual to truly protect today and secure tomorrow.
