Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 24: The Joint Director SCERT Prof Sindhu Kapoor today reiterated the Government’s resolve to ensure full rights of safety, security, and protection for children in schools. She was speaking at a symposium on Child Rights and Child Protection jointly organised by the National Development Foundation, the School Education Department, and UNICEF India at SRML Higher Secondary School.
A large number of students witnessed the symposium and applauded their peers who spoke on the topic of child rights. Incharge Principal of the School – Dr. Satya Bhushan Raina, Anjali Gupta, Principal DIET Poonch, and Rajiv Khajuria, president NDF addressed and sensitized the students.
The symposium saw enthusiastic participation from students, delivering compelling speeches on Child Rights and Protection. Pranoksh Wali, Navneet & Anant Dhar stood Ist, 2nd and 3rd, respectively, while the consolation prizes, were bagged by Mohd. Tarfeeq and Kanishk Rathore. All the participants were given certificates. Nisha Pandita, Additional Programme Officer, NDF acted as stage secretary while Jaswinder Kour Sr. Lecturer Sociology, Kamaljeet Kour – Sr. Lecturer Commerce, Arvind Sharma – Sr. Lecturer Chemistry & Renuka Verma – Sr. Lecturer judged the participants.
Rajiv Khajuria, President of NDF, conducted a highly informative sensitization session for both students and teachers, focusing on the importance of child rights and the concept of Child Rights-Focusing schools. Anjali Gupta, Principal DIET Poonch, stressed empowering children with knowledge of their rights and equipping teachers with the tools to safeguard these rights within the school environment.
Prof. Sindhu Kapoor lauded the pivotal role of the National Development Foundation and expressed gratitude for their efforts in organizing sessions on the crucial topic of child protection in schools.