KUPWARA: An awareness programme on the POCSO Act, 2012, and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was today organized at Government Middle School Hafrada under Mission Shakti – Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kupwara.
Resource persons from DLSA, including Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel and Assistant Counsel sensitized students and community members on child protection laws and the importance of timely reporting of offences. Gender Specialist from Sankalp Hub, spoke on the psychological and social impact of child marriage and shared support services for children in distress.
The programme saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and locals, with interactive sessions and distribution of awareness material. The initiative is part of Mission Shakti’s ongoing efforts to promote child safety, legal literacy, and gender equality across J&K.


