Port Blair, Aug 05: The Child Helpline 1098 under the Directorate of Social Welfare. Childhelpline organized an awareness programme cum visit to WCD control room for various schools Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Nirmala Sr. Sec. School, Govt. Rabindra Bangla Vidyalaya, GSS Dairy Farm School has successfully visited the control room Child Helpline, VIP Road. The department has started an initiative to conduct a series of awareness programs & exposure visits in a phase wise manner to WCD control rooms to educate school students about the critical services provided by Child helpline. The session was inaugurated by Mrs. Beena Das, Helpline Administrator (CHL).
The Child Helpline 1098 is a 24 hour, emergency toll free phone service for children in need of care and protection. It is a project of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India (Gol).The Childhelpline under Mission Vatsalya Scheme integration with the Emergency Response Support System 112(ERRS-112).
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director of Social Welfare, emphasized the significance of such programs in enhancing awareness among children. He gives importance to providing a dedicated helpline for children in need and addressing issues such as abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Child helpline 1098 serves as a vital lifeline for children in need and it is essential that they are aware of how to reach out for support.
The visit included an insightful session where the P.Lily, Lalita Kujur, Susheela Bage, Anandini Beek, (Call Operators) & Arati Lakra (IT Supervisor) provided orientation on WCD functions & discussed about the various services being provided under this scheme and demonstrated students through a demo call and the workings and significance of the helpline. They provided a comprehensive overview of how Childhelpline operates and the key role it plays in safeguarding the well-being of children in our society.
Any child facing any problem/issue can dial the Child Helpline-1098 toll free number, which operates day and night (24X7) service provided. Child helpline works for the protection of rights of all children. It is an initiative for rescuing and assisting children in distress. The Particular focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections, including: Victims of child sexual abuse.
The event concluded with a Question and Answer session where students participated enthusiastically and got clarified with doubts about the services offered by child helpline 1098.
