Schools in Yamunanagar Hold POCSO Act and Child Protection Awareness Camps

Awareness camps on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act were organised at Government Senior Secondary School, Shadipur, and Government Senior Secondary School, Gundiana, under the directions of the District Legal Services Authority. The camps aimed to educate students about their rights, personal safety and the legal safeguards available for their protection.

Students in Shadipur Informed About POCSO Provisions

At the camp held in Shadipur, Child Welfare Committee member Sushil Gulati explained key provisions of the POCSO Act, measures to prevent sexual offences against children and the importance of protecting child rights. He urged students to remain alert to inappropriate behaviour and to report any such incident without hesitation to their parents, teachers or the concerned authorities.

Gundiana Students Learn About Care and Rehabilitation

At Gundiana, Child Welfare Committee member Monika explained important provisions of the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. She also discussed arrangements relating to the care, protection and rehabilitation of children, encouraging students to remain aware of their rights and seek help whenever necessary.

Timely Reporting Key to Protecting Children

During the sessions, students were informed that cases involving abuse, mistreatment or violations of children’s rights should be reported promptly to the appropriate authorities. The importance of creating a safe environment for children was also highlighted, with emphasis on the role of schools, parents and society in ensuring their well-being.

Schools and Community Share Responsibility

The awareness camps were organised to strengthen children’s understanding of the law, promote the prevention of offences against children and spread awareness about the need to ensure a safe and protective environment for every child.

The camps were supported by Ravinder Kumar, principal of Government Senior Secondary School, Shadipur; Satish Saini, acting principal of Government Senior Secondary School, Gundiana; and Deshraj, Hindi lecturer. Their cooperation and coordination helped communicate important information about child-protection laws to the students.

The initiative highlighted the importance of awareness, timely reporting and collective responsibility in protecting children and safeguarding their rights.