Press Release
Press release from DCPU, Gyalshing
Information & Public Relations Department
DCPU Gyalshing organises One-Day Awareness-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child-Related Issues and Legislation at Dentam PHC.
Gyalshing, February 11:The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Gyalshing, under the Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, organised a one-day Awareness-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child-Related Issues and Legislations at Dentam Primary Health Centre (PHC),today under the guidance of Ms Bhawana Subba, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), Gyalshing.
The programme was attended by Medical Officers, nurses, MPHWs, and staff of Dentam PHC, along with MPHWs and ANMs from various Health & Wellness Sub-Centres under Dentam PHC. The event also had the presence of Mr H.B Shanker, Deputy Director-cum-CDPO.
The programme commenced with the Medical Officer, Dr Namgyal Choden, welcoming the District Child Protection Unit, Gyalshing, and the participants to the programme.
The awareness session thereafter commenced with Ms Sangay C Bhutia, Legal-cum-Probation Officer, DCPU Gyalshing, who spoke on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, Child Trafficking, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, highlighting legal provisions, offences, and preventive measures, while emphasising the importance of community vigilance and timely reporting in safeguarding children.
This was followed by Mr Dhan Bahadur Pradhan, Counsellor, Child Helpline, Gyalshing, who addressed the gathering on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and the Prohibition of Drug and Substance Abuse, stressing the harmful effects of early marriage and substance abuse on children and adolescents, and the need for timely intervention.
Subsequently, Mr Nawraj Gurung, Data Analyst, DCPU Gyalshing, sensitised the participants on the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Mission Vatsalya Scheme (MVS), including Adoption, Aftercare, and Sponsorship services.
During the programme, school dropout youth from the concerned GPU were also provided career counselling, with guidance on skill development courses and alternative employment opportunities.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks.
Gyalshing, February 11:The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Gyalshing, under the Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, organised a one-day Awareness-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child-Related Issues and Legislations at Dentam Primary Health Centre (PHC),today under the guidance of Ms Bhawana Subba, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), Gyalshing.
The programme was attended by Medical Officers, nurses, MPHWs, and staff of Dentam PHC, along with MPHWs and ANMs from various Health & Wellness Sub-Centres under Dentam PHC. The event also had the presence of Mr H.B Shanker, Deputy Director-cum-CDPO.
The programme commenced with the Medical Officer, Dr Namgyal Choden, welcoming the District Child Protection Unit, Gyalshing, and the participants to the programme.
The awareness session thereafter commenced with Ms Sangay C Bhutia, Legal-cum-Probation Officer, DCPU Gyalshing, who spoke on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, Child Trafficking, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, highlighting legal provisions, offences, and preventive measures, while emphasising the importance of community vigilance and timely reporting in safeguarding children.
This was followed by Mr Dhan Bahadur Pradhan, Counsellor, Child Helpline, Gyalshing, who addressed the gathering on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and the Prohibition of Drug and Substance Abuse, stressing the harmful effects of early marriage and substance abuse on children and adolescents, and the need for timely intervention.
Subsequently, Mr Nawraj Gurung, Data Analyst, DCPU Gyalshing, sensitised the participants on the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Mission Vatsalya Scheme (MVS), including Adoption, Aftercare, and Sponsorship services.
During the programme, school dropout youth from the concerned GPU were also provided career counselling, with guidance on skill development courses and alternative employment opportunities.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks.
