Mayabunder, Nov. 14: Children’s Day was celebrated by the District Child Protection Unit, N&M Andaman at Government Primary School Mayabunder today under the guidance of Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS Deputy Commissioner, N&MA. School students and staff of the DCPU, N&MA participated in the celebration. Shri Subhajit Basu, Hon’ble Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mayabunder, N&MA was the chief guest on the occasion while Shri Ashish Joon, Assistant Commissioner (HQ) Mayabunder was the guest of honor. Shri Tarun Kumar Mondal, Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Civil Judge, Mayabunder, N&MA, Shri A.S. Frijo, Deputy Commandant, Indian Coast Guard Station Mayabunder and Dr. Priyanka Iqbal, Medical Officer, Ayurveda, Dr. R.P. Hospital, Mayabunder were the special guests on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest highlighted the importance of Children’s Day and the Constitutional Provisions w.r.t Child Rights.  Speakers highlighted on various issues and challenges like the POCSO Act 2012, importance of Health and Hygiene for Children, Right to Education among other Rights. Children's Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the Rights, Education, and Welfare of children. During the program, various cultural activities viz. dance competitions, fancy dress competitions, speech competitions were performed by the students.