Mawkyrwat November 05, 2021: The Pan India Awareness and Outreach Programme which is part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav” was celebrated today in the premises of the District and Session Court, South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat. The Legal Awareness programme on the theme “Child friendly Legal Services to children and their protection” was organized by the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Mawkyrwat wherein Hon’ble Mr Justice, W. Lyngdoh, Judge High Court of Meghalaya and administrative Judge South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat was the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the
occasion, Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh said that children are entitled to special
care and assistance and the need to extend particular care to the child has
been stated in the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child. He said
that a child needs to grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and
understanding for full and harmonious development of his personality. While
recalling the provisions of the Declaration on socio and legal principles
relating to the protection and welfare of children, he said that there are
children who are living in exceptionally difficult conditions and such children
needs special assistance and consideration. He laid great stresses on the
importance of education while impressing that under the “Right of Children to
Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009”, Children between ages 6-14 are
entitled to receive free and compulsory education. He
also dwelt at length on the various
provisions of laws which ensure that a child is protected against all forms of
discrimination of any kind.
Dr. F. R. Lartang, District
Medical & Health Officer, Mawkyrwat informed about the schemes which are
related to women and children thereby urging one and all to avail the benefits
offered by the department for the overall growth and development of women and
children.
Shri S. R. Kharkongor,
Legal cum Probation Officer, Mawkyrwat, Smti A. Sawkmie, Sub Inspector, Juvenile
Protection Unit, South West Khasi Hills District, Shri. Toteinam Lyngdoh, District
Planning Co-ordinator under District Mission Coordinator, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
(SSA), Smti. B. Lyngkhoi, representative from the Sub Divisional School
Education officer, South West Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat also spoke on the
occasion.
Prizes and Certificates were also distributed to the most
active Para Legal Volunteers in the District, also it was given to the cyclist
participants Shri. Kaitdalin Syiemiong and Miss Lucky Lily Bansara Lyngdoh, and
prizes were given to the winners of the musical chair conducted for the
children at Hope Orphanage Trust, Mawlangwir that include Miss Mercifull
Thyrniang, Miss Salinsha Wartde, Miss Ridashisha Turnia and the youngest
participant award was given to Miss Rijullin Sangriang.
The programme was
chaired by Smt. Justice I. Lyngkhoi, Judicial Magistrate First Class, District
and Sessions Court, Smti. B Mawrie, District & Session Judge, South West
Khasi Hills District, Mawkyrwat delivered the welcome address and Smt. E. shabong
Secretary, Chief Judicial Magistrate cum Secretary, District Legal Services
Authority, Mawkyrwat offered the vote of thanks.
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