Delhi: Child rights body launches helpline number for children in distress
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Child rights body launches helpline number for children in distress

India Today  

The Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights has initiated an emergency response system, a helpline number, to help distressed children in the national capital. Having handled nearly 2.5 lakh calls in the past one year, DCPCR, the child rights watchdog in Delhi, is now expanding to include an emergency response system by means of an on-field distress helpline team. In an official statement, DCPCR said, "The ‘Children Distress Response Helpline’ will be a critical government helpline service for reaching out to children physically in distressed and SOS situations." Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday told PTI that a proposal will be moved to station mobile units at each sub-division so that children in distress can be reached on time.

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Women Helpline run by WCD functioning since Wednesday: Kailash Gahlot
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Women Helpline run by WCD functioning since Wednesday: Kailash Gahlot

The Hindu  

The Women Helpline — 181 — earlier run by the Delhi Commission for Women and now being operated by the Delhi government’s Women and Child Department, has been functioning since Wednesday, Women and Child Department Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Thursday. Following this, Swati Maliwal, ex-DCW chief, wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that concerted efforts were being made …

'Apathy Of Authorities Seeping Through Cracks': Delhi High Court Issues Guidelines For Better Functioning Of Child Care Institutions
2 years, 2 months ago

'Apathy Of Authorities Seeping Through Cracks': Delhi High Court Issues Guidelines For Better Functioning Of Child Care Institutions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued a slew of guidelines for better functioning of child care institutions in the the national capital and said it is unfortunate that the "apathy of authorities" is seeping through the cracks and hampering the development of those at a vulnerable age.Stressing on the need for improving existing institutions to ensuring that quality standard of …

Helpline 1098 will remain in service: Centre
2 years, 3 months ago

Helpline 1098 will remain in service: Centre

The Hindu  

The helpline for children, 1098, will continue to operate and its integration with national emergency number 112 will ensure interoperability and help in enhancing the scope of emergency services available to children, the government said on Wednesday. “The Ministry would continue to operate the Helpline 1098 in strict compliance with the provisions of Juvenile Justice Act 2015,” the Ministry of …

Childline 1098 to be merged with emergency number 112, Centre tells States
2 years, 3 months ago

Childline 1098 to be merged with emergency number 112, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

The only dedicated helpline for children, Childline 1098, running successfully for the past 26 years as a partnership between civil society and the government, will be integrated with national emergency number 112, the Union government informed States and Union Territories. “The Ministry has decided to integrate the Child Helpline with Emergency Response Support System with telephonic short code 112 and …

Child Beggary: High Court Seeks Detailed Status Report From Centre, Delhi Govt On Steps Taken For Rehabilitation Of Affected Children
2 years, 4 months ago

Child Beggary: High Court Seeks Detailed Status Report From Centre, Delhi Govt On Steps Taken For Rehabilitation Of Affected Children

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a detailed status report from the Centre, Delhi Government as well as the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights on the steps taken for the purpose of rehabilitation of children who are affected by child beggary in the city.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad …

Delhi govt issues new Covid-19 guidelines for schools amid spike in cases | Check details here
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt issues new Covid-19 guidelines for schools amid spike in cases | Check details here

India Today  

Amid a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Friday issued a new Standard Operating Procedure for schools. According to the new guidelines, the Delhi government has directed schools to ensure that no students and staff members should enter school premises without thermal scanning. Furthermore, schools have been advised to hold meetings with the …

The child at the centre: The Hindu Editorial on Mission Vatsalya
2 years, 8 months ago

The child at the centre: The Hindu Editorial on Mission Vatsalya

The Hindu  

Schemes designed for social good do well on intent, but their success depends on whether they are built on principles of sustainability and work within structures of accountability. Mission Vatsalya, which has been operationalised, is one of the new triad of schemes along with Mission Shakti, and Poshan 2.0, that aims at securing a healthy and happy childhood for every …

Delhi govt launches new Covid helpline on Whatsapp to provide credible information, locate vaccination centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi govt launches new Covid helpline on Whatsapp to provide credible information, locate vaccination centre

India Today  

The Delhi government has launched a new 'WhatsApp Helpdesk Number' to help the citizens access credible information about Covid-19, locate the nearest vaccination centres and book slots for receiving the vaccines. Just send ‘Hi’ to https://t.co/Svlvxiz4VZ & get information about: Hospital Beds Vaccination Centes Teleconsultation with Doctors Oxygen Cylinder Refilling pic.twitter.com/iT6tyaA9l5 — AAP September 8, 2021 The officials of WhatsApp …

Loss of Parents Puts Kids in Vulnerable Situation, HC Asks Delhi Govt to Gather Info on Orphans
3 years, 6 months ago

Loss of Parents Puts Kids in Vulnerable Situation, HC Asks Delhi Govt to Gather Info on Orphans

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Thursday directed the Delhi government to take steps to gather information on the minors who have been rendered orphans in the Covid-19 pandemic and are in a vulnerable situation due to loss of one or both parents. The high court directed various departments of Delhi government to call all residents welfare associations, police stations, schools, anganwadi …

COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi left 32 children orphaned, says child rights commission
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi left 32 children orphaned, says child rights commission

Firstpost  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on 14 May said the government will bear the cost of education and upbringing of children who were orphaned during the pandemic New Delhi: The Delhi child rights panel has identified 32 children who have been orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic in the National Capital. Ten more children, living with single parents, have lost them, …

Delhi High Court Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Publicize Helpline Numbers, Covid Information On Audio Visual, Print Mediums
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Centre, Delhi Govt To Publicize Helpline Numbers, Covid Information On Audio Visual, Print Mediums

Live Law  

Observing that the government should keep bombarding public with information, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to publicize helpline numbers and other covid information by way of audio visual and print mediums on a continuous basis.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh directed thus:"One common thread which. Observing …

DU Sets Up Help Desk for Elders, Children to Raise Awareness About Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

DU Sets Up Help Desk for Elders, Children to Raise Awareness About Covid-19

News 18  

The University of Delhi has recently launched a helpdesk for elders, youngsters, and children across demographic profiles and communities to raise awareness about Covid-19 and provide related information. The helpline will provide information to the DU fraternity and families about Covid-19 related emergency services that include testing centres, COVID dedicated hospitals and bed availability, ambulance services, oxygen support and much …

Delhi Child Rights Body is Reaching Out to Kids Who Lost Parents or Caregivers to Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Child Rights Body is Reaching Out to Kids Who Lost Parents or Caregivers to Covid-19

News 18  

The coronavirus has left a lot of collateral damage in its wake and children have been a huge part of it. Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights shall intervene in <24 hours,” Kundu tweeted Thursday. If you know of any child who -is in need of essential supplies -has lost the parent/struggling to support because of illness Report @ …

Covid-19 Pandemic Threatens Children with Child Labor Rising in Country
4 years ago

Covid-19 Pandemic Threatens Children with Child Labor Rising in Country

News 18  

A boy who cried out when he was beaten for complaining of stomach pains drew attention from a passerby, who alerted police in the central Indian city of Agra. The 13-year-old boy who was working in the illegal shoe factory in Agra cannot be identified by name because Indian law forbids naming suspected victims of child labor and trafficking. The …

Delhi Govt Launches Helpline to Promote Nutrition, Maternity Benefits for Women and Children
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Govt Launches Helpline to Promote Nutrition, Maternity Benefits for Women and Children

News 18  

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Tuesday launched a health and nutrition helpline to ensure children under six years of age get nutritional supplements and regular immunisation doses. Delhi Women and Child Development Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, who launched the helpline, said he is committed to reducing malnutrition and stunting in the national capital by half by …

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