Chhattisgarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CGCPCR) chairman Prabha Dubey and member P R Shyama make courtesy call to Justice Madan B lokur, the chairman of the Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee, and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chief Stuti Narain Kacker at New Delhi on Saturday.
State chief briefed on the initiatives being taken by the state body. Justice lokur sought details of implementation of Juvenile Justice Act in the state. Dubey said that state commission is making all efforts to implement the laws for protecting the rights of children in state.
The state delegation also called on Union minister for women and child development Maneka Gandhi at New Delhi. CGCPCR chairman briefed minister on the works being undertaken along with the new initiatives being taken for protection of rights of children in state. She said that for urban and rural areas ‘Bal Choupal’ is being organised for creating awareness among the villagers and children regarding their rights along with legal provisions. They are also being made aware of good touch, bad-touch, and self-defence among others. It is getting good response.
Union minister Maneka appreciated the activities being undertaken by the state body. She said that commendable steps are being taken for progress and protection of women and children in Chhattisgarh.