Mitali Namchoom Inaugurated 24-hour Childline Roing At Mayu

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ROING: Childline Roing, a 24 hours phone emergency outreach service for children in need of care and protection, was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Mitali Namchoom at Mayu I, here on Monday.

Childline Roing, the second in the State, is the project of Ministry of Women And Child Development, GOI linking state government, NGOs, allied system and the corporate sector. It is being implemented in the Lower Dibang Valley district by AMYAA NGO, Roing.

During the inaugural programme, Namchoom, advised the members to attend to all distress calls made in the helpline number in a responsive and sensitive manner. She added that all cases should be dealt with in a humane manner as it is the helpless and the distressed who will be seeking help through the Childline number.

Informing about the Childline service, Director of AMYAA NGO RK Paul Chawang expressed the organisation’s commitment and efforts in ensuring that every child gets the right to enjoy his/her fundamental rights. He also informed about the awareness camps conducted for the business establishments, government departments, households etc regarding the Childline service.

Any one below 18 years of age can use the 24x7 Helpline Outreach Service number 1098 ( toll free) or 03803-223027 to inform or seek held regarding cases of child labour, missing children, abused children, runaway children, medical assistance and abandoned children.

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