Shahdol Hostel Programme Educates 150 Girls On Law, Cyber And Road Safety

A major awareness programme was organised at the Government Girls Kasturba Gandhi Hostel in Shahdol on the occasion of National Unity Day. The programme focused on providing girl students with information about the law, cyber safety, road safety and self-defence.

The programme was held under the Jan Suraksha Yuva Sarjan Samvad initiative, which is being conducted in the district with the aim of making young people and children more aware and empowered. Sub-Inspector Neha Uikey, in-charge of the Urja Desk at Sohagpur Police Station, organised the event at the hostel.

The programme was conducted under the direction of Superintendent of Police Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agrawal. Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Diwan and Deputy Superintendent of Police of the Women Safety Branch Shivali Chaturvedi provided guidance for the programme.

Hostel superintendent Sudha Mishra and teachers were present at the event. Special guests included lathi coach Pramod Vishwakarma, Juvenile Court advocate Tarunnun Khan and civil engineer Ankit Gupta. Around 150 girl students from classes 6th to 8th took part in the programme with enthusiasm.

The students were given detailed information about their fundamental rights. The speakers also explained ways to stay safe from cybercrimes and discussed road safety rules. Information was provided on the new criminal laws, the POCSO Act, the Juvenile Justice Act, the Child Labour Prohibition Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

The topics were explained to the students in a simple and detailed manner. The speakers encouraged them to remain aware of the law, recognise their rights and contact the police without hesitation if they faced any kind of problem.

As part of the National Unity Day programme, the students also presented colourful cultural performances. Their lathi and karate demonstrations drew the attention of the people present at the event. Welcome songs, folk dances and other cultural presentations added to the programme.

The performances also reflected the students’ talent, discipline and confidence. Their presentations were appreciated by the guests present at the event.

During the programme, the students asked several questions related to law, safety and education. Police officers and the experts present at the event answered these questions and provided simple and satisfactory solutions.

The main purpose of the programme was to build confidence and awareness among the students and develop a sense of nation-building. The event also aimed to help them understand their rights, safety measures and social responsibilities.

Students, teachers and parents appreciated the programme organised by the Police Department. They described it as an important step towards the overall development and safe future of girls.

The Police Department said that awareness programmes of this kind are being organised continuously in the district. Through these programmes, children and young people are being made aware of the law, safety and their social responsibilities.