Delhi L-G, CM review measures for child protection
New Delhi, July 6
Reaffirming the commitment to citizen-centric governance, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reviewed the launch and implementation of various measures and campaigns under 'Child Protection Month'.
During the meeting, attended by Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma and Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, Sandhu issued directions to be implemented for child protection as a sustained priority.
As part of the review, the Directorate of Education shared information on Child Safety and the POCSO Guidelines for Schools, the official statement said.
Later, Sandhu said on X, "Reviewed the initiatives and campaigns being undertaken across departments during a high-level meeting on the ongoing Child Protection Month with Hon'ble Chief Minister Smt. @gupta_rekha, Chief Secretary, @CPDelhi, and other senior officials."
"Directed @DelhiPolice to ensure prompt and thorough action in all cases registered under the POCSO Act, with seamless coordination among all concerned departments. Issued directions for the proposed measures to be implemented not only during Child Protection Month but as a sustained priority," said Sandhu.
"Also emphasised counselling and rehabilitation for juvenile first-time offenders to provide them an opportunity for reform and reintegration, while reinforcing the important role of parents and teachers as the first line of protection for every child. Reaffirmed our government's unwavering commitment to citizen-centric governance, placing the safety, dignity, and well-being of every child at its core," said the Lieutenant Governor.
Earlier, Sandhu led discussions on the Capital's upcoming Master Plan while chairing a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
The discussions focused on sustainable urban development in the National Capital.
The L-G said on X, "We held wide-ranging deliberations on the upcoming Master Plan of Delhi, strengthening civic and institutional frameworks, and ensuring planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth for the city."
"Directed @official_dda to maintain zero tolerance against illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions by leveraging technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels and buildings, enabling prompt detection and swift enforcement," said Sandhu.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally someone talking about counselling for juvenile offenders instead of just punishment. India needs more rehabilitation and reform, not all kids who stray once should be branded criminals for life. Parents and teachers being the first line of protection is so true. 👍
This is encouraging to see from an outside perspective. India's cities need these systemic changes for children. The Master Plan for Delhi also sounds ambitious if they can tackle unauthorised construction effectively. Real-time monitoring is a good approach if it doesn't become another surveillance nightmare.
Every month should be child protection month! At least they're coordinating between L-G, CM, police, education departments - that's better than usual Delhi chaos. But I want to see actual numbers: how many POCSO cases solved, how many schools verified. Proof is in the pudding, not press releases.
Important move. Counselling for first-time offenders is a progressive step many countries adopt. Also appreciate focus on DDA Master Plan and illegal construction - uncontrolled building in Delhi is a safety concern for children too. Hopefully this goes beyond politics and becomes real action. 🤞
As a teacher in a Delhi school, I can tell you POCSO guidelines are often just paperwork. We need proper training for teachers, not just circulars. Counseling for juveniles is great but who will provide that? Delhi already has shortage of school counsellors. More planning needed. 📝
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