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Kodagu DC tells officials to create awareness on child marriage, woman protection

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Madikeri: Deputy Commissioner Anees Kanmani Joy, while chairing a review meeting on Thursday, October 24, directed the officials of the women and child welfare department to give optimum publicity to the women and children rural meeting and organize the same.

She said, “In order to curb child marriage, special attention must be given by the rural-level committees. An order shall be passed by the Zilla Panchayat CEO on the same and the committees shall work towards eradicating this social evil and see to it that the children are sent to schools in order to continue their studies.”

Child welfare officer Arundathi said, “From July 2019 till October, two cases of child marriage were reported. The girl children were later taken into protection.”

The concerned officials informed that awareness programmes on protection of women from domestic violence were carried out at all levels.

Reacting to this, DC Anees Joy said, “Such programmes shall be held every Tuesday to console the women who have undergone domestic violence and help them in every possible way.”

She also directed the officials to look after the nourishment of pregnant women and children below six years of age.

“Pre-schooling activities for children below the age of six years should gain momentum,” she added.

Assistant director of women and child welfare department Radha said, “Under the Chief Minister Mathru Poorna and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana, a total of Rs 224.12 lakhs has been released to 5,293 beneficiaries in three installments.”

Several officials from various departments were present.

Kodagu DC tells officials to create awareness on child marriage, woman protection
Kodagu DC tells officials to create awareness on child marriage, woman protection

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