Calls
for opening of more shelter homes for children in need
JAMMU,
JULY 31: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma today
chaired a meeting to review the progress of implementation of Integrated Child
Protection Scheme (ICPS) in Jammu division.
The meeting was
attended by Secretary Red Cross, District Child Protection Officer and
Programme Officer ICDS Jammu Natasha Kalsotra, Deputy Director ICDS
Deepika Rana, Protection Officers, social and outreach workers
besides other officials of social welfare department from various districts of
Jammu division.
For
effective implementation of the scheme, the Div Com called upon the concerned
officers to widen their reach and intensify public outreach programme under
ICPS. He said that the scheme is based on cardinal principle of protection of
child rights and best interest of the child.
He asked the
concerned officials to adopt a pragmatic approach in fulfilling the objectives
of ICPS to contribute for improving the wellbeing of children in
difficult circumstances, as well as reduction of vulnerabilities to situations
and actions that lead to abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and
separation of children.
The
Div Com called for establishing more children homes under Integrated Child
Protection Scheme for creating a safe and secure environment for children in
need of care and protection.
He
directed the officers to identify places for child protection homes and
observation rooms, while calling upon the senior functionaries to
conduct regular inspection of children homes.
The Div Com asked the concerned officials to
recruit the required staff for children homes as per the set norms and
guidelines.
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