SEPPA, Nov 3: A child-friendly room was inaugurated at the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) office in Seppa, East Kameng district, on Tuesday to provide a safe and comfortable environment for children appearing before the committee.
The facility was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Yashaswini B, who is also the Chairperson of the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), in the presence of In-charge District Child Protection Officer Gogoi Natung and CWC Chairperson Chacho D Bagang.
The room is designed to provide a welcoming and child-sensitive environment for Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) during proceedings and interactions with the committee.
Appreciating the initiative, the DC stressed the need for proper maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility in the best interests of children. She underscored the importance of safeguarding their dignity, privacy and emotional well-being while ensuring a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
The initiative reflects the efforts of the district administration, DCPU and CWC to strengthen the child protection mechanism and promote a child-sensitive approach in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. (DIPRO)