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Chandigarh 21st September:- Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights today released the Simplified Audio Visual CD on Provisions of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and POCSO Act 2012 in Sign Language for the Children with Hearing Impairment on the occasion of International Day of Sign Language.
The objective of the CD is to create a better understanding about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 for the children of special needs.
Speaking on the Occasion, B.L. Sharma, Commissioner Disability –cum- Secretary Education cum Social Welfare & Women & Child Development said that Chandigarh Administration is consistently making efforts to make the city beautiful not only a smart, but the most inclusive city in the the country. With the joint efforts of the officers of the Social Welfare & Women & Child Development Department, CCPCR & awareness created by the Media, initiatives aimed at sensitising this segment of the society about their rights and duties thereby has become easier & expansive.
While addressing the participants, Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, CCPCR said that awareness is the Key prerogative in making Child Friendly Cities. CCPCR intents to create a inclusive society where each child gets holistic opportunities for their growth and well being. And this is a step in that direction.
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