Awareness Programme Held at Government Higher Secondary School Sankari Rajouri 

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RAJOURI AUGUST 05:-An awareness programme was conducted at *Government Higher Secondary School, Sankari, Rajouri,* under the guidance of District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Mr. Abdul Raheem (JKAS) .

The event brought together multiple departments, including Mission Shakti, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Rajouri, and the Child Helpline 1098 Rajouri team, all of whom shared vital information about their roles and welfare schemes.

Ms. Nazma Sheikh, Coordinator of Mission Shakti, delivered an informative session on women empowerment schemes such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), One Stop Centre (OSC), Women Helpline 181, Sakhi Scheme, and the Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme. She emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about women’s safety and encouraging community involvement in supporting government initiatives.

The District Legal Services Authority team Rajouri focused on educating students and staff about free legal aid services, particularly for women and children. They highlighted key legal protections under the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, and the Domestic Violence Act, encouraging participants to seek legal assistance in cases of exploitation or abuse.

The Child Helpline 1098 Rajouri team, under the supervision of M.M. Nawab, along with Supervisor Gohar Mir and Case Worker Attiq Mirza, provided a detailed overview of the 1098 helpline service. They explained how the helpline operates 24×7 to assist children in distress and spoke about common cases such as child labour, child marriage, abuse, and missing/ runaway children. The team also explained the processes of rescue, counselling, rehabilitation, and coordination with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), sharing recent field experiences to highlight the importance of prompt reporting and community vigilance.

Overall, the programme was a valuable platform for spreading awareness about government schemes, legal rights, and protection mechanisms available for women and children. It emphasized the importance of collective action and inter-departmental coordination in building a safer and more inclusive society.