The District Child Protection Unit, Shamator conducted an awareness programme on Prevention of Child Marriage on account of 'Akshaya Tritiya' at Government Higher Secondary School, Shamator on 12th May 2025 with EAC Shamator, Mekato J Aye as the special guest.
Aye in his address encouraged the students to pursue their dreams and also to serve as ambassador in the fight against child marriage by actively raising awareness about its harmful impact, and advocating its prevention in the future.
Legal-cum-Probation Officer, DCPU, Cherry Ovung, spoke on the 'Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006' by making the students aware of the legal age for marriage for both male and female. She also cautioned the students on the consequences of child marriage and the punishment for such a crime.
Counsellor, Child Help Line, Sothrunkiu Kips spoke on ‘CHILD HELPLINE 1098’, highlighting that Child Helpline are the first responders for any child related cases and encouraged the students to call 1098 in case of abuse, bullying, abandonment, or any child related case.
The Programme was chaired by Protection Office (NIC), DCPU Mongshai, and concluded with a vote of thanks from Case Worker, Child Help Line Neotola S.
(Makamchem Yimkhiung, IA Shamator)
