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Enforce child protection laws and prevent child abuse, labour, and marriages, NTR District Collector tells officials in Vijayawada

District Collector directs various departments to enforce child protection laws and prevent child abuse, labour, and marriages.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Alternative arrangements made for distribution of THR kits in all Anganwadi centres: WD&CW Principal Secretary G. Jayalakshmi

“With the Anganwadi staff abstaining from duties as part of the ongoing strike, government has made arrangements for distribution of Take Home Ration (THR) kits for pregnant and lactating women in all Anganwadi Centres from January 5,” Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) Principal Secretary G. Jayalakshmi said.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Sri Satya Sai district officials prevent child marriage after 14-year-old lodges complaint with CMO on social media

Officials foiled a man's attempt to marry off his 14-year-old daughter after she complained to the Chief Minister's Office. Police, Women Development and Child Welfare departments intervened and counselled the parents, recording their statements in the presence of villagers.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023