Strengthening Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms
Bal Kalyan Sangh (BKS), in collaboration with the district administration and Mission Vatsalya, has undertaken a major initiative to strengthen grassroots child protection systems
across East Singhbhum. Through a series of structured trainings, more than 300 committee members from 35 Panchayats across Patamda and Ghatshila blocks have been trained to build strong, community-led child protection mechanisms.
These trainings focused on enhancing the capacities of Village Child Protection Committees (VCPCs) and Child Welfare & Protection Committees (CW&PCs), which serve as the first and most crucial layer of protection for children at the village level.
In Murhu region, committee members from 14 villages also received specialized training on identifying vulnerable children, understanding risks within families, and responding effectively to issues such as school dropout, early marriage, unsafe migration, child labour, and trafficking. Participants were oriented on conducting regular committee meetings, maintaining strong coordination with schools, Anganwadi centers, health workers, and Panchayati Raj representatives, and ensuring timely reporting of concerns to Childline 1098 or police authorities.
In Patamda Block, a separate session chaired by the Circle Officer highlighted the importance of combining education with value-based development to promote the holistic growth of children. Discussions included addressing challenges like mobile addiction, reduced social interaction, and increasing vulnerability among adolescents.
Through these combined efforts, BKS emphasized that community vigilance and participation are the pillars of effective child protection. Empowered committees are now better equipped to monitor risks, support families in distress, link children to government welfare schemes, and prevent harmful practices.
Bal Kalyan Sangh remains committed to working with Panchayats, frontline workers, and civil society partners to create safe, nurturing, and resilient communities where every child’s rights are protected and upheld.
Two-Day Residential Training for Youth Leaders from Patamda, Boram & Ghatshila Blocks, East Singhbhum
The training aimed to nurture a cadre of Local Leaders capable of supporting vulnerable families and helping reunite children with their families, while addressing root causes of risk at the community level. (more…)
First-Ever Cybersecurity “First Responder Team” Launched in Maliada, Khunti
A Community-Level Initiative to Fight Cyber Fraud in Rural Jharkhand
In a significant step toward strengthening rural cybersecurity, a landmark program was launched today in Maliada village of Khunti district. Under the joint initiative of Bal Kalyan Sangh and CyberPeace Foundation, Khunti’s first-ever village-level Cyber “First Responder Team” has been formally created—marking a historic beginning for community-led cyber safety. (more…)
Building Safety, Dignity, and Opportunity: Highlights from the State-Level Symposium on Childhood, Youth & Women
This World Children’s Day, Bal Kalyan Sangh joined hands with JSCPS, the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare (WCD&SS), the Labour Department, and CID to organise a state-level symposium in Ranchi.
The theme was “Safeguarding Childhood and Expanding Opportunities for Youth and Women.” (more…)
Every Safe Home is a Step Towards a Safe Childhood
At Sapno Ki Udaan, we believe that lasting change begins at home. A safe childhood is built brick by brick through awareness, empathy, and collective responsibility. Recently, our team visited the model villages under our initiative and witnessed a powerful transformation taking root in the hearts of families and communities. (more…)
Empowering Change from Within: BKS Hosts Half-Yearly Review and Capacity Building Meet
A two-day Half-Yearly Review and Capacity Building Meeting was conducted by Bal Kalyan Sangh (BKS) for its core team members, with the active participation of child champions throughout the planning process. The gathering became a vibrant space for learning, reflection, and collective goal-setting, blending strategic review with experiential training to strengthen purpose and performance. (more…)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Health Awareness Campaign Across 14 Villages
In October, on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, A special health awareness campaign was organised across 14 villages, reaching out to nearly 985 women. The initiative aimed to empower rural women with essential knowledge about breast cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy living. (more…)
