Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh: An awareness camp was organised on October 26, 2026, at Government Buniyadi Kanya Shiksha Parisar, Garanji, Narayanpur, under the Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan (Safe Childhood Campaign). The campaign is being conducted from October 26 to October 31, 2026, to promote awareness about child rights, safety and protection.
The programme was organised pursuant to the directions of Shri Khilawan Ram Rigri, District and Sessions Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Kondagaon, under the guidance of Shri Jitendra Kumar Thakur, District and Additional Sessions Judge, Narayanpur.
During the camp, resource persons from various departments sensitised students on the theme “My Childhood, My Rights” and provided important information regarding children’s rights, protection from abuse and exploitation, and the mechanisms available to seek assistance.
Addressing the students, Shri Jitendra Kumar Thakur explained that children should not remain silent if they face any form of crime, violence, exploitation or abuse. He informed them that they could seek assistance through Para Legal Volunteers (Adhikar Mitra) and lodge complaints at the concerned police station. He encouraged students to remain aware of their rights and seek appropriate assistance whenever they encounter a difficult or unsafe situation.
Shri Chandan Yadav, representing the Women and Child Development Department, briefed the students on matters related to his department and highlighted the importance of safeguarding children and promoting awareness of their rights.
Panel Advocate Shri J. S. Rathore also explained the objectives of the Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan, emphasising the need to protect children from violence and exploitation and to inform them about the available complaint mechanisms and legal assistance.
The primary objective of the awareness camp was to empower children with knowledge of their legal rights, encourage them to report incidents of abuse and exploitation, and familiarise them with the support systems available for their protection.
The programme was attended by school principal Kamlesh Singh, members of the school staff, Para Legal Volunteers Ghasi Ram Netam and Varsha Kumeti, and representatives associated with the Taluka Legal Services Committee, Narayanpur.
