Port Blair, Sep 25: An awareness programme to sensitize the general public and youth regarding the various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act 2012 was conducted at Yatri Niwas, Haddo, Ward No. 1 by ICDS, Urban Project in coordination with District Child Protection Unit, PRI, Health Department, Education Department & Police Department. Awareness on Different topics like child abuse, girl child safety, preventive measures, role of parents and care givers in bringing up to the children, service provided by the Govt. Department, rehabilitation, legal matters etc. were discussed with the public. During the programme, Mrs. Zarina Bibi, Child Dev. Project Officer (Urban Project), Medical Officer (UHC), Haddo, Mukhya Sevika, Mrs. Meghna Pal Govind (DCPO), DCPU South Andaman, Mrs. Suman Barla (NIC), DCPU South Andaman, Mrs. Rasheeda, (Inspector, SHO), PS Chatham, Mr. B. Someshwar Rao, Ward Councillor, Social Workers, ANM & large gathering of villagers were present. A small skit was performed on the topic of good touch and bad touch. An awareness rally was also conducted from Anganwadi Centre to Haddo Junction to inform the general public of the area.
