Day 3: Workshop on Child Sexual Abuse & Prevention, Anti-drug Use Pledge

Chandigarh,October 13, 2024: Third day of Seven Day Special Day & Night NSS Camp started with Pledge taking ceremony to make the college and its premises free from Drug Abuse & Use by the volunteers. They were made aware of harmful effects of drugs. NSS Volunteers took pledge so as to contribute their part in making their college premises, Chandigarh and nation drug- free.  

In the second session Rahul Singla, founder of a non-government organization ‘Bachpan:Save The Innocence’, along with his team, delivered a workshop on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)& Prevention. He talked about what Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is, emphasizing that CSA is not limited to any social, economic, or cultural background, and often, the perpetrator is someone the child knows. He also explained that if CSA is suspected, it can be reported to the police by dialing 100 or to child Helpline by dialing 1098. Rahul further discussed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, which protects children from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography. The Act mandates special courts for child-related offences and ensures the privacy of the child in such cases. In the second half of the day, Volunteers organized a rally with an aim to sensitise general public by generating awareness on drug use and its detrimental impact on the younger generation.

Principal of Government Home Science College, Chandigarh Prof. Sudha Katyal applauded the efforts of the NSS volunteers for contributing extensively during the camp.