Sensitization programme sheds light on legal protection afforded to children
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Kakching, March 28 2023:
A one-day sensitization programme for District Level Officers on Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 and Child Marriage was held today at NIC Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Kakching.
The sensitization programme was jointly organised by the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kakching, Department of Social Welfare and District Administration Kakching.
Konjengbam Anita, District Child Protection Officer, DCPU Kakching delivered the keynote speech.
Meanwhile, Mala Lisham, Programme Officer, State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Department of Social Welfare Manipur educated the gathering on the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 and Reena Chanu Moirangthem, Legal cum Probation Officer, DCPU Kakching spoke at length about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and child marriage.
Mala Lisham said that under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2015, children are categorized as Children in need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Child in Conflict with Law (CCL).
Children in need of Care and Protection are looked after by Child Welfare Committee while Child in Conflict with Law are monitored by the Juvenile Justice Board, she informed.
The District Child Protection Unit under ICPS is a unit which is set up to coordinate and implement all child rights and protection activities at the district level.
It ensures effective implementation of the JJ (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2015, she maintained.
Kakching Deputy Commissioner, Somorjit Salam (IAS) opined that maximum programme on JJ Act 2015 and POCSO Act, 2012 and child marriage should be organised in the district in order to bring more awareness to the general public.
Somorjit Salam (IAS) presided over the programme with the attendance of Gajoo Rajkumari, Protection Officer, DCPU Kakching and District Level Officers of Kakching district.