World Children’s Day will be celebrated today. On the occasion, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights will launch training modules for Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committees and Protocols for the Restoration and Repatriation of Children in New Delhi. These modules and protocols have been developed to address the amended roles of Child Welfare Committees and District Child Protection Officers in matters of children in need of care and protection. The Training Module has been made with the aim to bring the roles and responsibilities of Child Welfare Committees into one place. Women and Child Development Ministry said, the government is committed to reaching out to every child needing care and protection. <br />”<br />” The Union Ministry for Women Child and Development today launched training modules for the Child welfare committee and protocols for repatriation and restoration for children at Vigyan Bhawan today. The aim of the programme is to provide training to members and officials to the child welfare committees (CWCs) and Districts Child Protection Unit (DCPUs) for the effective implementation of Juvenile Justice Rules in the country.<br />” <br />” The training Programme, was launched on World Children's day by the Secretary of Women Child and Development, Indevar Pandey, Chairman of National Commission for Protection of Child Right (NCPCR) Priyank Kanoongo and member secretaries. Speaking at the event, Secretary Indevar Pandey, India needs standard protocols and uniformity in Juvenile Justice Rules for Child protection in the country Mr Pandey added that in order to accomplish this goal for the efficient execution of child protection rules at the district level, the training programme for CWCs and DCPUs is being undertaken today.<br />” <br />” He also urged the members of child welfare committees who presented at the programme, to work in tandem with the ministry for the welfare of the children. In a video message, Union Minister for Child Development Smriti Irani said that for the protection of child rights, Child welfare committees are playing a significant role.<br />” <br />” She added that the objective of today's activity is to prepare CWCs for effective implementation of the JJ guidelines for child protection so that the children will know about their rights.<br />” <br />” Making the initial remarks at the event the Chairman of NCPCR, Priyank Kanoongo said, India has several laws and rules for protecting children's rights, but it is vital that they be put into practice at the local level. He added that India has 55 crore children, and since they are the nation's future, it is our duty to protect their rights. Talking about the training modules, Mr. Kanoongo said the purpose of the training is to create awareness among the officials to understand and perform their duty in an ineffective manner.<br />” <br />”Mr. Kanoongo informed that the 15 days training programme will start in December and in the next 6 months, the commission is trying to implement it in every state. During the programme, a portal, 'GHAR" means "Go Home and Re-Unite for restoration and repatriation of children also launched.
News On AIR | November 20, 2022 2:44 PM | World Children's Day
World Children’s Day