Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 24: To take stock of the improvements made in child care homes, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh visited “Palaash” (Children Home for Boys) and “Pareesha” (Children Home for Girls) here today.
Justice Tashi Rabstan was accompanied by Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, who is also holding the charge of Member Secretary, Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
At Pareesha, Justice Tashi was accorded warm welcome by Jahangir Bakshi, Secretary, DLSA, Srinagar, Satinder Kour, Superintendent, Pareesha and staff of the homes.
Justice Tashi interacted with 12 girls staying there and enquired about their studies and other activities of interest.
The Superintendent Pareesha informed Justice Tashi about the various upgraded facilities provided at Pareesha like improved Computer room, open gym, facility of evening Tutor and proposal for installation of solar panel to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
The Home for Boys “Palash” situated adjoining to Pareesha having a capacity of 50 children was also inspected, where 37 boys of different age groups were present.
Similar facilities were available in the said Home.
During an interaction with the children, Justice Tashi was informed by the children that they are being provided with nutritious and satisfactory meals.
They further informed that they are being provided with books as well as sports equipment. However, the boys expressed the requirement of sportswear.
Justice Tashi expressed satisfaction about the facilities and amenities being provided to the Children.
He appreciated the efforts of Social Welfare Department in providing satisfactory meals to the children besides maintaining cleanliness and required standard of living.
This visit underscored the commitment of the J&K Legal Services Authority and the Social Welfare Department to the welfare of children in institutional care, ensuring they receive the necessary support and opportunities for their development.
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