BOMDILA : The Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Bomdila, on Thursday organised a joint awareness programme on the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative and World Breastfeeding Week at the Community Hall in Pedung village.

Bomdila Assistant Commissioner Pooza Sonam attended the programme as the chief guest.

The event was attended by Deputy Director of School Education Dr Ribom Basar, resource persons from various departments, Gaon Burahs, Gram Panchayat Members, teachers, students, parents, and pregnant and lactating mothers.

During the programme, Dr L Modi from the Health Department highlighted the importance of breastfeeding and maternal and child healthcare.

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Protection Officer Rinchin Megejee spoke on the establishment and role of the DCPU in implementing child protection laws and facilitating adoption processes.

He also appealed to the public to support efforts against drug abuse and encouraged families facing issues involving their children to seek assistance without hesitation. Emphasising the importance of community participation, he said collective support plays a crucial role in addressing substance abuse.

One Stop Centre (OSC) Centre Administrator Tsering Penzom delivered an awareness session on the services provided by the centre. She also explained the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

An awareness session on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was also conducted, highlighting the need for collective efforts to build a drug-free society.

The programme concluded with the chief guest administering the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Pledge to the participants. (DIPR)