An awareness programme focusing on women and child protection, legal rights and various welfare schemes was organised by the District Mission Coordinator (DMC) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kiphire, at DC’s Conference Hall, Kiphire on November 11.

The programme was held with the objective of creating awareness and strengthening efforts towards the protection and welfare of women and children. Officials and resource persons presented on topics, including services under Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya, Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, the role of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) and victim compensation schemes, and the role of police in implementing women and child protection services.

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Other topics included the role and functions of the Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) and the campaign theme, “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, End Impunity.”

The sessions were addressed by CA, OSC, Rolila, Retainer Lawyer, Limkhushi Thongliu, ASI, Inaholi, Coordinator (SAA), Akhumkhiung Thongliu, and President TWA, Y Tushila Caroline.

The programme concluded with an interactive discussion and closing remarks, followed by lunch.