Port Blair, Oct. 29: District Child Protection Unit, South Andaman under District Administration conducted an awareness program on Adoption and POCSO Act 2021 at Sippighat Panchayat on 29th October 2021. 

The gathering was sensitized about the functions of DCPU with an emphasis on Non- Institutional Care program under Integrated Child Protection Scheme. The gathering was also detailed on Adoption as per Adoption Regulation of CARA, and informed that all the Adoption whether Prospective Adoptive Parent/ Relative Adoption/ Step Parent Adoption shall be registered in CARINGS. A detailed information was provided to the gathering about the procedures and Do’s & Don’ts of Adoption. The Team also emphasized on the process of surrendering children who can be restored through adoption.

Also, awareness was created on POCSO Act wherein people were sensitized on the offences covered under the Act and also sensitized about “Good Touch” and “Bad Touch” as children are one of the most vulnerable parts of the society and are more susceptible to any form of abuse.

The participants were encouraged to pass on the message to the public at large and follow the procedures to avoid any kind of implication.

District Administration ensures to conduct such programs to create awareness on the said topic from time to time so as a child friendly environment is created for children where children may grow safe and happy.