Nabarangpur, (Ranjit Naik) Date: 22.10.2025 “A day for children” was held by the Nabarangpur district administration under the mission of “Mission Vaslya Yojana” in Ashok Mehta conference room under the chairmanship of District Governor Maheshwar Swaymen! Kumar Mishra, District Chief Medical Officer Dr. Prasati Panda, DSD Blue and Drapudi Kaher, ADPH and Dr. Malle Tripathi were the main attendees! District Security Committee, District Task Force Committee, Child Marriage Prevention Committee Members, Child Welfare Committee Chairman including DCP O Suresh Patnaik, DSS O Sudshanshu Pote, DIPR And Manoj Behera, DL and Tudu Solaroy, all block CDPOs, NGOs Piramal, Ava, Women and Child Support Unit were present and participated in the discussion! In the meeting, on the occasion of Children’s Day, prevention and awareness of child marriage in the district, rescue of child laborers, protection of children’s rights and the functioning of the task force committee were discussed. District of “Hub for Women Empowerment”. Coordinator Sarita Queen presented the Water Quarterly Progress Report! An important decision has been taken in the meeting, according to which 30 child marriage affected areas of Nabarangpur district will be identified and a strong awareness campaign, village meeting and special action will be taken together with district administration officials, police department, Sarpanch, village chiefs, community members to prevent child marriage and make it a completely child marriage free district. ! By the order of the District Governor, all the schools in the education and welfare department of the district will read the oath related to the prevention of child marriage to the students. In his speech, the District Governor said that everyone’s concerted efforts and special awareness are needed to prevent child marriage! According to information in the meeting, 346 child marriages have been prevented from January 2025 to September 2025! In 2025-26, the total under Adveka scheme 48361 teenagers are included! In 23 30 Anganwadi centers every Saturday, emphasis is placed on life, awareness and education! In the meeting, it was agreed that strict action will be taken against those who promote child marriage!
Ranjit Naik’s report from Nabarangpur First News Odisha !