Child Help Centres at rail stations, bus stands soon

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviews child protection systems; calls for collective efforts and stronger inter-departmental coordination for holistic child protection and care

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The state-level child protection welfare monitoring and review committee met Thursday at Lok Seva Bhawan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Officials from various departments discussed plans to set up Child Help Centres at railway stations and bus stands across the state.

Ahuja emphasised on child protection and care through collective efforts of all departments, including Women and Child Development (WCD), School and Mass Education, Higher Education, Health and Family Welfare, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Home, Skill Development and Technical Education. He also directed district-level monitoring to be made more active.

Participants in the meeting discussed in detail the ongoing schemes, government mechanisms, and contributions of NGOs and institutions working in the field of child protection.