Sensitization programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, March 03 2023:
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Thoubal, Department of Social Welfare, in collaboration with District Administration Thoubal today organised a 1-day sensitization programme on "Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012" at the Counting Hall of DC Complex, Thoubal.
It was attended by Deputy Commissioner Thoubal, Ahanthem Subhash; Konjengbam Anita, District Child Protection Officer Thoubal; and Superintendent of Police Thoubal, Jogeshchandra Haobijam as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahanthem Subhash stressed on the importance of making the people aware about the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act for the welfare of children.
He also appealed to the public to follow all legal procedures while adopting a child.
Legal cum Probation Officer Thoubal, Reena Chanu Moirangthem delivered a lecture on the topic, "Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015" while Department of Social Welfare, SCPS, Programme Officer, Mala Lisham spoke on "POCSO Act, 2012" .
District Level Officers of the district also took part in the event.