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.
