BALIJAN, OCT 31:
The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department, organised a two-day Statewide Child Rights Outreach, Awareness and Child Welfare Assessment Campaign–2026 at Government Higher Secondary School, Balijan, on October 30 and 31.
Held under the theme “Know Your Rights – Protect Every Child”, the campaign aimed to sensitise communities and institutions about child rights and strengthen child protection mechanisms.
The inaugural session was attended by 6th Tarasso Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Dake Thomas as the chief guest and Balijan Circle Officer (CO) Pura Rallo as the guest of honour. Upper Balijan Gram Panchayat Chairperson (GPC) Taba Sumpai, Balijan Sub-Inspector Kargam Riba and APSCPCR member Taba Champa attended as special invitees.
Deputy Director (Integrated Child Development Services) Jaya Taba of Yupia delivered the welcome address, while APSCPCR member Niri Chongroju highlighted child rights and the role of communities in protecting children.
The technical sessions covered various issues, including the Juvenile Justice Act, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, child abuse, child labour, child marriage, school safety, mental health, substance abuse and cyber safety.
Resource persons from the legal, education, child welfare and police sectors emphasised awareness, preventive measures and coordinated action to safeguard children.
On the second day, teams visited selected Anganwadi centres, schools and the Community Health Centre at Balijan to assess child welfare services, interact with stakeholders and identify gaps and good practices. The campaign concluded with a review of the findings and deliberations on further action at the district level.
Students, Gaon Burahs, panchayat members and Anganwadi workers participated in the campaign, reaffirming the shared responsibility of communities and institutions in ensuring a safe, inclusive and protective environment for children.
