NEWS: The implementation of Mission Suraksha, the first of its kind in the state, has prevented 54 child marriages since its inception in July

HIGHLIGHTS

• It has also encouraged children below the age of 18 to boldly share instances of sexual assault and violence, including abuse by their own family members, with the police.
• Vigilance committees were formed at every gram panchayat (GP) level in rural areas and at the ward level in urban areas.
• In urban areas, the president of the urban local body heads the committee.
• Women ULB members, the circle police inspector, teachers, students, the child development project officer, two nominated NGO members, and officials from the labour and social welfare departments are part of it.