Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 14: In a heartfelt gesture reflecting compassion, commitment and institutional concern towards the welfare and well-being of children, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, celebrated Children's Day with the children residing at Paresha (Children Home for Girls) and Palash (Children Home for Boys), at Ishber, Nishat, Srinagar, on Saturday.
The celebration was organised in an atmosphere of warmth, affection, enthusiasm and exuberance, with the objective of making the children feel valued, encouraged and empowered, while reaffirming the collective responsibility of institutions and society towards safeguarding the rights, dignity, safety and overall development of every child. The occasion served as a meaningful platform to strengthen the bond between the institutional authorities and the children and to reiterate the importance of providing them with a safe, nurturing, inclusive and enabling environment.
The Executive Chairman was accompanied by Shazia Tabasum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority; Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar; Naseer Ahmad, Director, School Education, Kashmir; Jahangir Ahmad Bakhshi, Joint Registrar Protocol, Srinagar, High Court of J&K and Ladakh; Dr. Mukhtiyar Ahmad, District Social Welfare Officer, Srinagar; Wajahat Majeed, Joint Secretary, Cricket Association of Jammu & Kashmir; Showkat Ahmad Mir, Superintendent, Palash; Sitander Kour, Superintendent, Paresha; Feroz Ahmad, Convener Jammu & Kashmir Alternative Care Network; and, along with other officers and officials.
During the visit, the Executive Chairman interacted with the children residing in both homes and engaged with them in a warm, friendly and encouraging atmosphere. He patiently listened to their experiences, aspirations and interests and encouraged them to pursue their education, cultivate positive values, develop their individual talents and remain confident in their abilities. He emphasized that every child deserves equal opportunities, care, affection, protection and a dignified environment in which to grow and realise their full potential. |
