Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School in Tilani hosted a special legal awareness programme on 31 October, marking the conclusion of the Safe Childhood campaign in Rudraprayag. The event focused on helping students recognise risks, understand their rights and seek support without fear.
The campaign was conducted from 26 to 31 October 2026 in compliance with directions from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), New Delhi. It was held under the guidance of the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, and the leadership of the District Legal Services Authority, Rudraprayag.
District Judge and District Legal Services Authority chairperson Neena Agrawal presided over the programme. Secretary Payal Singh led the campaign’s activities.
Students learn about safety and legal rights
Students were briefed on child rights, child protection and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, commonly known as the POCSO Act. The session also explained the difference between safe and unsafe touch and stressed the importance of reporting any form of abuse without fear.
Neena Agrawal highlighted the role of families, schools and society in creating a safe, respectful and fear-free environment for children. She said the protection of children requires attention and responsibility from all 3 settings.
Payal Singh explained children’s rights and child-friendly legal assistance. She also discussed the objectives of NALSA’s “Child-Friendly Legal Services for Children Scheme, 2024”.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Amit Kumar and Judicial Magistrate Siddharth Kumar outlined important provisions of the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
Assistant Prosecution Officer Rashmi Pandey explained ways to prevent child sexual abuse. She also emphasised the importance of making a complaint promptly when abuse occurs.
Cybercrime helplines explained
Ukhimath SHO Manoj Negi spoke to students about cybercrime, cyberbullying, fake social media accounts and online fraud. He also explained why children should protect their personal information while using digital platforms.
Students were given details of support services available for different situations:
- Child Helpline: 1098
- Police emergency service: 112
- Cybercrime helpline: 1930
- Free legal aid helpline: 15100
The programme also included a street play by para-legal volunteers on the theme of “Safe Childhood”. The performance conveyed messages about personal safety, child rights and speaking up against abuse.
Officials and school representatives attend
Chief Development Officer Rajendra Singh Rawat, Divisional Forest Officer Vineet Kumar, District Social Welfare Officer T.S. Maletha, Forest Department ranger Sanjay Kumar, Child Welfare Committee member Pooja Trivedi and panel advocate Mahavir Singh Butola attended the programme.
School principal Rakesh Chaudhary, other officials and employees, teachers and students were also present. The event brought together judicial, legal, police, social welfare, forest and school representatives around the campaign’s child-safety message.
The Safe Childhood campaign concluded with a call to ensure that every child receives a safe, protected, respectful and fear-free environment. The organisers described child safety as a shared responsibility of families, schools and society.
Conclusion
The Tilani programme closed the 26 to 31 October 2026 Safe Childhood campaign by combining legal education, personal-safety guidance, cybercrime awareness and information about emergency and legal support services for children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the Safe Childhood campaign’s closing programme held?
It was held at Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School in Tilani, Rudraprayag.
Q. When was the programme conducted?
The closing programme took place on 31 October, following the campaign conducted from 26 to 31 October 2026.
Q. Which child protection law was explained to students?
Students were informed about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, or POCSO Act.
Q. Which helpline provides assistance to children?
The Child Helpline number provided at the programme was 1098.
Q. Which number should be used for a police emergency?
The police emergency service number given to students was 112.
Q. What is the cybercrime helpline number?
The cybercrime helpline number provided was 1930.
Q. What number is available for free legal assistance?
The free legal aid helpline number shared at the programme was 15100.
Q. What activity did the para-legal volunteers present?
Para-legal volunteers performed a street play on the theme of “Safe Childhood”.
