DIC Kathua organizes awareness programme on ‘Protection of Children from Sexual Violence’

KATHUA SEPTEMBER 19th:- With an aim to sensitize children about their rights and protection under various enactments, District Information Centre today organized an awareness programme on J&K Protection of Children from Sexual Violence Act 2018 in the premises of Gujjar & Bakkerwal Hostel here today.
District Health Officer Dr Savita Wazir, District Information Officer Kathua Parshotam Dass, Assistant Warden Government Gujjar Bakkerwal Hostel Abdul Rehman, Sonakshi Sharma of Childline besides over 150 Children of Gujjar & Bakkerwal Hostel attended the event.
Law Officer Surabhi Abrol of Child Protection Unit, Social Welfare Department, who was the Resource Person, gave brief details regarding rights and penalties provisioned under J&K Protection of Children from Sexual Violence Act 2018. She appealed children to remain vigil and report any abuse to the authorities or can dial toll free number 1098 of Childline to register any such complaint.
Dr Savita Wazir also briefed students about various aspects of health, nutritional diet, benefits of healthy lifestyle and personal hygiene for overall development of child personality.
DIO, in his address, said that the expert knowledge on the subject will surely help children in knowing their rights in detail.