District child protection unit-Kohima organized one-day sensitization programme on Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) and Child Rights under the theme “ensure childhood for every child” on November 9 at Tseminyu.
During the programme, joint director (social welfare) and society director, State Child Protection Scheme (SCPS) elaborated briefly on Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).
He also shared about the children rescued from the hands of “father/pastor” Jacob from Rajasthan and also about Observation Home.
Resource person legal-cum-probation officer Megoneituo Kielienyü emphasized on child rights and Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act).
Account officer –SCPS Joicy Nganga Vizo shared on the importance and functions on SCPS and DCPC and also shared on the Child Care Institute (CCI), Specialized Adoption Agency (SSA) Special Home and Open Shelter.
The programme was attended by SCPS Officials, CDPO-Tseminyu, Village Leaders, Women Organization, Student Leaders, Anganwadi Workers and various NDO’s. Around 150 people attended the programme under Tseminyu Block.