Itanagar, March 2, 2026:
Minister for Women & Child Development Dasanglu Pul, on Monday launched a series of Child Rights Awareness Pamphlets at the State Civil Secretariat, aimed at strengthening awareness and protection mechanisms for children across Arunachal Pradesh.
The launch programme was attended by Smti. Ratan Anya, Chairperson of the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), along with esteemed members of the Commission and the Member Secretary.
The pamphlets, prepared by APSCPCR, are designed to educate children, parents, teachers, and the general public about key child protection laws and safeguards. The publications highlight important provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (Amended 2016); and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, among other relevant laws.
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| Dasanglu Pul and APSCPCR Chairperson Anya Ratan at the pamphlet launch in Itanagar. |
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized that grassroots awareness is essential to ensuring a safe, secure, and child-friendly environment. The initiative reflects the government’s continued commitment to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and overall well-being of every child in the state.
Officials stated that the awareness drive will play a crucial role in empowering communities with knowledge about legal protections and available mechanisms to address violations of child rights.
The initiative reinforces the message that every child deserves education, safety, dignity, and protection, and calls for collective efforts to uphold and protect these fundamental rights.
