On October 27, a significant meeting took place at the Botad Collector’s Office. The meeting was led by Dharmishta Ben Gajjar, the Chairperson of the Gujarat Child Rights Protection Commission, and D.D. Kapadia, the Secretary (Retired IAS). Kamlesh Bhai Rathod, a member of the commission, was also present. The meeting aimed to review the efforts made by the Botad administration in protecting child rights, education, nutrition, child protection homes, health, rehabilitation, and the effective implementation of various acts and schemes.
During the meeting, Chairperson Dharmishta Ben Gajjar highlighted the importance of improving the situation of children in child protection homes. She discussed the number of children in these homes, their management, education, and safety. Special recommendations were made to strengthen the security of these homes further. She also praised the rehabilitation efforts for children in Botad.
The meeting addressed the performance of the Child Welfare Committee, the Juvenile Justice Act, and the Special Juvenile Police Unit concerning cases related to POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences), child marriage, child labour, begging, and child trafficking. Chairperson Gajjar emphasized the need for awareness programs to prevent child crime and child marriage.
In terms of combating child labour, the meeting discussed measures to raise awareness in restaurants and hotels by displaying banners about the Child Labour Act. Regular surprise inspections by the Labour Office were also recommended to work towards the goal of making Botad a child labour-free district.
At this event, the Gujarat Child Rights Protection Commission recognized the efforts of the Botad District Education Officer by presenting them with a memento. Additionally, certificates of appreciation were awarded to schools and students who excelled in the Board Exams for standards 10 and 12 in 2025. This recognition aims to boost the morale of the students.
Overall, the meeting was a productive discussion focused on improving the lives of children in Botad. The recommendations made are expected to lead to positive outcomes in protecting child rights and supporting children’s development in the region.
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