LUNGLA, 21 Sep: A comprehensive awareness programme under the statewide Child Rights Outreach, Awareness and Child Welfare Assessment Campaign-2026, themed 'Know Your Rights - Protect Every Child', was conducted here in Tawang district on Monday with the objective of strengthening community awareness and collective responsibility towards the protection, safety and wellbeing of children.
The programme, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), brought together representatives of the Lungla administration, panchayati raj institutions, gaon buras, Education Department, anganwadi workers and helpers, school authorities and other stakeholders.
Addressing the participants, APSCPCR member Honluk Lukham highlighted child rights and the crucial role of families, schools, community institutions and local leaders in creating a safe and supportive environment for every child.
Lungla ADC Tashi Dhondup emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts among government departments, schools, community leaders and parents in safeguarding the rights and welfare of children.
The technical sessions covered a wide range of issues directly affecting children. Advocate Sonam Zangmufrom the OSC Tawang spoke on the POCSO Act and child marriage, while APSCPCR member Honluk Lukham addressed issues relating to the right to education, school safety, bullying, and child protection.
KDS District Hospital counsellor Tenzin Dolmadeliberated on mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, while Sub-Inspector Ajati Mimisensitised the participants to online safety, misuse of social media, cyberbullying, internet use, online gaming addiction, and drugs and substance abuse.
Advocate Thinley Norbu from the JJB spoke on the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
An interactive session provided the participants with an opportunity to raise questions, share experiences and discuss concerns related to child protection at the grassroots level.
The deliberations stressed that protecting children cannot remain the responsibility of any single department or institution, but requires active involvement of families, schools, communities, panchayats, law-enforcement agencies and society as a whole. (DIPRO)
