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Kokrajhar : With an objective to create awareness on various issues related to child rights and child marriage, an awareness programme on child marriage, child rights and protection was held at Gaonbura Bhavan in Kokrajhar.
Organised by District Child protection Unit, Kokrajhar and Child Welfare Committee, Kokrajhar in collaboration with All BTAD Gaonbura Association, over 50 village headman(gaonburas) from Kokrajhar block and locals participated in the programme.
Protection Officer, DCPU, Kokrajhar Ankur Dutta spoke on the problems and possibilities such as child marriage, child labour and POCSO Act. He highlighted the need to thoroughly understand POCSO Act and JJ Act.
President of All BTAD Gaonbura Association Dhananjay Brahma, Secretary Robert Kerketta, CWC members-Babli Basumatary, Mousumi Bhattacharjee, P Brahma Choudhury and Child Protection Officer, Kokrajhar Louis Basumatary also spoke on the occasion and shared their experiences and stressed on the need to organize such
An interaction session was also held. The programme concluded with a promise to work united to safeguard and protect the right of every child.
DCPU social worker Kanjuri Brahma gave the welcome address and votes of thanks.