Administrator Flags off Run for Child
Friendly Chandigarh.
National Tele24 News
Chandigarh
On the occasion of Children’s Day, Chandigarh
Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) in collaboration with
State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) U.T. Chandigarh organized Run for Child
Friendly Chandigarh from Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh to Open Hand Monument
Capitol Complex, Chandigarh. The event was flagged-off by the Sh. V.P. Singh
Bandnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator U.T. Chandigarh in the
presence of Dr. Ajay Kumar Singla, IAS, Secretary Social Welfare, Sh. Mandeep
Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner Chandigarh Administration, Sh. Davesh Moudgil,
Mayor, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Sh. Arjun Sharma (E), SDM, Sh. Mahavir
Singh, Member Secretary, SLSA, Ms. Navjot Kaur, Director Social Welfare, Smt.
Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson CCPCR, Prof. Nishtha Jaswal and Dr. Monika M Singh,
Members of CCPCR. While speaking on the
occasion, Sh. V.P. Singh Bandnore said, “I would like to congratulate and
applaud the efforts of CCPCR and Ms. Harjinder Kaur Chairperson,
CCPCR for taking this initiative. Children Rights should be at forefront of the
helms of affairs for the country and initiatives like these bring back the
focus of the civil society in working towards building a better future for the
children. I believe, we as natives of Chandigarh, have the capacity to show and
guide the nation of how to create child friendly cities . I would like to wish
everyone a very Happy Children’s week”. Sh. Davesh Moudgil, Mayor,
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation also waved off the children’s during run of Child Friendly
Chandigarh at Sukhana Lake, Chandigarh. Approximately 700+ students from
Government and Private Schools of Chandigarh participated in 4 Km run and
showcased banners and slogans on child friendly Chandigarh. The Chief Guest for
the concluding program was Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mahesh Grover, Judge, Punjab
& Haryana High Court, Chandigarh –cum- Executive Chairman State Legal
Services Authority, Chandigarh. On the occasion, schools who have pioneered in
innovative program for the holistic development and welfare of the children
were recognized for their program as twinning of schools, Safety pandits (POCSO
Training), Self Defence Training Program, Power of Rs 1, Peer learning etc in
various schools. Additionally, Children from Aashiana and Snehlalaya who have
won accolades for sports were awarded by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mahesh Grover,
Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh –cum- Executive Chairman
State Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh. While speaking on the occasion,
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mahesh Grover said, “Growing impatience within our society
is detrimental for the wellbeing of the Country. Towards our children, we lay
responsibility of creating safe and secure societies where we can give all of
children holistic opportunities of growth and development. We all should be
committed in ensuring every child has a right to a safe, healthy, peaceful
childhood and to develop to their full potential”. Ms. Harjinder Kaur,
Chairperson, CCPCR
said, “We stay firm on our commitment to our Children for providing child
friendly environment for their growth and development.” This week, CCPCR
is also organizing Slogan writing competition, Wall painting competition, and
Quiz Competition on child rights. The Children’s Week Celebration will be
concluded with a Cultural Function on 20th November 2018 at Bal Bhavan, Sector
23, Chandigarh. Also present on the occasion were Sh. Kartar Singh, Law
Officer, Sh. Chanchal Singh and Ms. Niti, Consultants, CCPCR, Sh. Arvind K
Dhawan, PA to Chairperson along with teams from District Child Protection Unit
(DCPU), Chandigarh and Women and Child Helpline.
