Mission Vatsalya officials interact with children, underline need for protection, equal opportunities
Bandipora | Nov,14:: Children’s Day was celebrated at Palaash Child Care Institution for Boys and Pareesha Child Care Institution for Girls in Bandipora on Saturday, with a series of activities aimed at promoting child welfare, protection and holistic development.
The celebrations featured colourful and recreational activities, with children participating enthusiastically in a cheerful atmosphere.
Officials from Mission Vatsalya interacted with the children and highlighted the significance of Children’s Day, stressing the importance of providing every child with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
They underlined the need to protect children’s rights, promote access to education and ensure their emotional and social well-being.
District Child Protection Officer Bandipora Bashir Ahmad Malik extended greetings to the children and said every child deserved love, care, protection, dignity and equal opportunities to grow and prosper.
He observed that Children’s Day was not merely an occasion for celebration but also a reminder of the collective responsibility of families, institutions and society towards safeguarding childhood.
Malik also highlighted the role of Mission Vatsalya in strengthening child protection mechanisms and ensuring the welfare, rehabilitation and holistic development of children, particularly those requiring care and protection.
He stressed that sustained institutional support and community participation were essential to creating an environment where every child could realise their full potential.
