AWARENESS PROGRAMME AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

AWARENESS PROGRAMME AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

12-MARCH-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR--------------------The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Buxar, under the aegis of the Women and Child Development Corporation, organized an awareness program against child marriage, sexual harassment, and social evils related to women in Ariyanv village of the block area. The program's purpose was to raise awareness about social evils and to educate people about the rights of women and children.

The District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Buxar, under the aegis of the Women and Child Development Corporation, organized an awareness program against child marriage, sexual harassment, and social evils related to women in Ariyanv village of the block area. The program's purpose was to raise awareness about social evils and to educate people about the rights of women and children. Experts present on the occasion stated that social evils like child marriage and sexual harassment are a major obstacle to social development.

Eliminating these evils requires the participation of every section of society. He explained that through such awareness programs, efforts are being made to empower people by informing them about laws, rights, and government schemes. During the program, detailed information was provided about various schemes operated under the Women and Child Development Corporation's Mission Shakti scheme. This included the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, the Child Helpline 1098, the Women's Helpline number 181, and the emergency number 112. People were also informed about the Women's Rehabilitation Fund, skill development, and other welfare schemes. It was also explained at the program that several facilities are being operated at the district level to provide various government services to women and those in need under one roof. This includes detailed information on employment-related services provided by the District Planning Office, widow and old-age pensions under the Social Security Scheme, and various services provided by the District Planning and Counseling Center. Villagers were also informed about the procedures related to Aadhaar registration and the necessary documents. Those present were urged to immediately report cases of child marriage and any other form of harassment against women to the relevant helpline or administration, so that timely action can be taken. Gender expert Shivangi, multi-tasking staff member Mukesh Kumar, women supervisor Poonam Kumari, and other relevant personnel were present during the publicity program. A large number of villagers participated in the program and learned about women's rights and government schemes.