Comm Secy Padma Angmo presides as workshop on JJ Act, Child Protection Scheme concludes

Leh, Oct 20: The Commissioner Secretary of the Social & Tribal Welfare Department in UT Ladakh, Padma Angmo, successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day training program focused on recent amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 (JJ Act) and the Child Protection Scheme.
The event was specially designed for functionaries of Mission Vatsalya and Saksham Anganwadi under the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi initiative. Participants actively engaged in discussions shared their experiences, and learned valuable insights related to child welfare and protection.
One of the highlights of the workshop was the interactive sessions where participants shared their personal experiences and insights regarding the workshop they have been implementing in their roles. The exchange of ideas provided valuable inspiration and knowledge that will benefit children in the region.
Commissioner Secretary Padma Angmo highlighted the crucial role that Mission Vatsalya and Saksham Anganwadi functionaries play in ensuring the welfare and protection of children in the region. She expressed her satisfaction with the active participation and dedication of the functionaries. She commended their commitment to the well-being of children and their readiness to adapt to the latest changes in the field. She stressed that accurate and comprehensive documentation is a valuable tool in tracking the progress of child welfare initiatives and safeguarding the rights of children. Anganwadi workers and functionaries play an essential role in the lives of children, and their work needs to be documented to ensure accountability and transparency, she added.
Director of the Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Tashi Dolma commended the dedication and commitment of Anganwadi workers and functionaries, acknowledging the challenging and vital work they undertake. She urged them to make thorough documentation a routine practice, enabling them to provide continuous support in their efforts.
The workshop concluded with participants equipped with a deeper understanding of the amended Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Protection Scheme, as well as a renewed commitment to their important roles in safeguarding the rights and well-being of children in UT Ladakh.