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A program on child protection awareness was organized at Surendra Dental College by the Department of Child Empowerment, Sriganganagar.
Experts and officials sensitized the students against social evils like child labour, child marriage, drug addiction and child abuse.
Child Welfare Committee Chairman Joginder Kaushik explained how to free the children involved in child labor and beggary and integrate them into the mainstream of the society so that their future can be improved. Along with this, he administered the oath to prevent child marriage. Assistant Director of Child Empowerment Department, Rajeev Jakhar made children aware about how to be alert against drugs and juvenile crimes.
Assistant Director of Women Empowerment Department, Vijay Kumar told about the mental health and social security of children and also gave them information about emergency services by assuring them. Child Helpline Coordinator Trilok Verma enlightened the children about the use of Child Helpline number 1098 and its importance in times of crisis.
College Director Dr. Ruchi Sethi, Coordinator Jitender Tyagi, staff and students were present in the program. Lecturer Anita conducted the stage.
