YINGKIONG, Oct 31: The Upper Siang District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organised an inter-school essay writing and drawing competition at Govt Higher Secondary School, Yingkiong, on Saturday as part of the nationwide ‘Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan’ to raise awareness about child rights and safety.
The programme was organised under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) as part of the campaign launched by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) from October 26 to 31 to sensitise schoolchildren about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
During the first five days, the DLSA team conducted awareness programmes in schools across the district, covering child rights, sexual harassment, good touch and bad touch, key provisions of the POCSO Act, online privacy risks and other child safety measures.
Students from various schools participated in the concluding day competitions. In the essay writing category, Aseng Tayeng of GHSS Yingkiong secured the first prize. Tome Moyong of GHSS Mariyang and Talung Litin of Royal Siang Academy jointly secured the second prize, while Lone Danggen of GHSS Yingkiong won the third prize.
In the drawing competition, Gaming Medo of Royal Siang Academy, Yingkiong, secured the first prize, followed by Beauty Dorin of the same school in second place. Kangge Boli of Kids Foundation School, Yingkiong, won the third prize.
The winners received certificates and cash prizes, while all participants were awarded certificates of participation.
The DLSA expressed gratitude to the participating schools and teachers for their support and reiterated its commitment to promoting child safety, legal awareness and access to justice.