Empowering Children: Awareness Camp on Child Rights Held in Dalhousie

An awareness camp titled 'Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan' was organized at Dalhousie Public School, focusing on child rights and safety. Led by legal experts, the event educated students about their rights, protective measures, and available legal resources. Engaging activities like drawing and quizzes reinforced the importance of child safety. The program emphasized the collective responsibility of society in ensuring children's well-being and legal awareness.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 28, 2026, 16:15 IST

Awareness Camp on Child Rights at Dalhousie Public School

Subhash Mahajan
Dalhousie
An awareness camp titled “Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan” took place at Dalhousie Public School, organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chamba, following directives from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority. The students warmly welcomed the visiting officers and resource personnel.

Smt. Megha Sharma, Civil Judge-cum-JMFC, Dalhousie, who led the program, spoke to students during the morning assembly about the theme “Mera Bachpan, Mera Adhikar” (My Childhood, My Rights). She emphasized the importance of child rights, protective measures, the POCSO Act, and the legal options available for children. She urged students to communicate with a trusted adult if they ever feel unsafe and informed them about free legal aid services and the role of Legal Services Authorities.

Sh. Ajay Kumar, a member of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), facilitated an interactive session on child safety, discussing safe and unsafe touch, how to identify trusted adults, and the significance of reporting abuse and seeking help.

Smt. Monika Viz, a Panel Lawyer from DLSA Chamba, addressed issues related to child marriage and abuse, while also outlining the legal protections available for children.

ASI Sugreev Singh from the Dalhousie Police Station spoke about digital safety, educating students on online risks such as cyber grooming, sextortion, and cyber harassment. He provided guidance on how to report cyber crimes through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.

As part of the campaign's sub-theme, “Jaagruk Bachpan, Sashakt Bharat” (Aware Childhood, Empowered India), students actively engaged in drawing, painting, essay writing, slogan creation, and quiz competitions centered on child rights, safety, and legal awareness. Information about legal aid services, the Child Helpline, and the Cyber Crime Helpline was prominently displayed throughout the school.

Students were made aware of crucial support helplines, including:

NALSA Legal Aid Helpline: 15100

Child Helpline: 1098

Cyber Crime Helpline: 1930

During the event, Dr. Capt. G. S. Dhillon expressed gratitude to DLSA Chamba, Smt. Megha Sharma, and the visiting resource persons for their contributions to the informative session. He highlighted that children are the nation's future and that ensuring their safety and awareness of their rights is a collective responsibility of schools, parents, and society.

The program saw enthusiastic participation from both students and teachers, marking a significant step towards enhancing child safety, legal awareness, and responsible citizenship among young individuals.