PRAVAH

💫 Jagriti: Suraksh*t Bachpan, Suraksh*t Bhavishya

On 20 May 2026, an awareness program on Child Safety and the POCSO Act was organized at Sant Rita Uchcha Vidyalaya, Shikaripara, under _Jagriti: Suraksh*t Bachpan, Suraksh*t Bhavishya_, as directed by the District Child Protection Officer, Dumka.

Key focus of the session:
🔹 Educating students on child rights & prevention of child sexual abuse
🔹 Understanding safe and unsafe touch through child-friendly discussions
🔹 Online safety and recognizing unsafe situations
🔹 Information on available support services and protective measures

The program highlighted the crucial role of teachers, parents, police, Childline, Child Welfare Committee, and child protection agencies in ensuring a safe environment for children.

Students were also briefed on emergency helpline numbers 112, 1098, 181, 1930 and the use of the 112 mobile app for timely support.

Hundreds of students participated actively, reinforcing how continuous awareness and collective effort are essential for child protection and adolescent empowerment.

Because every child deserves a childhood free from fear.
Let’s keep building a future where no child has to choose between safety and silence.

*tbachpan