Early Times Report
BUDGAM, Nov 14: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, celebrated Children’s Day with great enthusiasm and fervour at Little Angels Garden School, Budgam, with the objective of spreading awareness among children about their rights, duties, safety, education and overall development.
On the occasion, Advocate Feroz Ahmad Khan attended the programme as the Resource Person and delivered an informative and insightful lecture on the significance of Children’s Day and the importance of protecting and promoting the rights and interests of children. He highlighted various aspects of child rights, including the right to education, right to equality, right to protection against exploitation and abuse, and the importance of providing children with a safe, healthy and supportive environment for their growth and development.
The Resource Person also sensitized the students about the role and functioning of Legal Services Authorities in providing free and competent legal services, particularly for the protection of children and other vulnerable sections of society. He emphasized that every child deserves equal opportunities, care, protection and access to education, irrespective of their social or economic background. The students were also encouraged to remain aware of their rights and responsibilities and to actively participate in educational and extracurricular activities.
The interaction with the students provided an opportunity to educate and encourage young minds about the importance of their rights, dignity, safety and responsibilities in society.
The celebration was organized as part of the ongoing efforts of DLSA Budgam to promote legal awareness and sensitization among children and to ensure that the message of child rights, protection and access to justice reaches every section of society.
The programme concluded with a message emphasizing that children are the future of the nation and that their protection, education, empowerment and overall well-being are the collective responsibility of society.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students of Little Angels Garden School, school staff, officials and staff members of DLSA Budgam, and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs). |
