Port Blair, Aug 27: The Child Helpline 1098, under the Directorate of Social Welfare, successfully conducted a visit to the Government Girls Senior Secondary School to raise awareness among students and discussed the critical services provided by Child Helpline 1098. The session was inaugurated by Mrs. Beena Das, Helpline Administrator (CHL).
The Child Helpline 1098 is an emergency Toll-free number that operates 24/7. It is a Scheme under Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India (GoI). The Child Helpline, under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme, is integrated with the Emergency Response Support System 112 (ERRS-112).
Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), emphasized the significance of such programs in raising awareness among children. He highlighted the importance of 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, and it is essential that they are aware of how to reach out for support.
The resource persons for the event, P. Lily from CHL, discussed about the various services under the scheme and also the significance of the helpline. The event concluded with a Question and Answer session where students raised the questions/ concerns and clarified doubts they had about the services offered by Child Helpline 1098.
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