Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 24: A Legal Awareness Camp was organised at CRC GSSS Diglipur today, with the objective of sensitising students and teachers to vital legal and social issues. The Additional District Judge Mr. Subhajit Basu was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, Mr. Basu highlighted the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and underscored the need to safeguard children from exploitation and abuse. He guided students on handling situations such as molestation, eve-teasing, and harassment, emphasising the importance of awareness, courage, and timely reporting.
Urging teachers to adopt a gender-neutral and sensitive approach, he stressed the importance of fairness in dealing with students and encouraged mutual respect among boys and girls. He further highlighted the role of discipline, responsible behaviour, and awareness of legal rights and duties in building a safe and just society.
Earlier, the Vice-Principal of GSSS Diglipur, Dr. Pushpavalli welcomed the gathering.
