Officials and participants during an awareness programme on women and child protection, legal rights and welfare schemes held at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kiphire, on November 11. (DIPR Photo)
Kiphire, November 11 (MExN): An awareness programme on women and child protection, legal rights and welfare schemes was organised by the District Mission Coordinator (DMC) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kiphire, at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall on November 11.
The programme aimed to create awareness and strengthen efforts towards the protection and welfare of women and children, with sessions covering various government initiatives, legal provisions and institutional support mechanisms.
As per the State DIPR, the sessions covered services under Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya, the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, the role of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), victim compensation schemes and the role of police in implementing women and child protection services.
Participants were also sensitised to the role and functions of the Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA). The programme further highlighted the campaign theme, “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, End Impunity.”
The sessions were addressed by CA, OSC, Rolila; Retainer Lawyer, Limkhushi Thongliu; ASI, Inaholi; Coordinator (SAA), Akhumkhiung Thongliu; and President, TWA, Y. Tushila Caroline.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion and closing remarks, followed by lunch.
