Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Prakasam Police Prioritize Child Safety Initiatives on Children's Day
The police in Prakasam, India, are making sure children are safe.
On Children's Day, the head police officer, SP Raju, talked about important laws that protect kids, like the POCSO Act.
Police officers were told to be extra careful in places like bus stations and train stations to keep children safe.
They also want everyone to know about an app called Shakti App that can help kids in trouble.
Some children from a school even visited the police station and got to meet the SP, who gave them chocolates.
The police want to show that protecting children is very important because they are the future.
Prakasam district SP V Harshavardhan Raju highlighted the police's commitment to child protection on Children's Day.
The SP stressed the importance of understanding child protection laws such as POCSO, Juvenile Justice Act, and Prohibition of Child Marriages Act.
Police personnel, including Shakti Teams, were directed to conduct awareness programs and patrol sensitive areas like bus stands and railway stations.
Shakti Teams have conducted over 3000 awareness programs and responded to 813 SOS calls since their formation.
Children from an Anganwadi school visited the district police office, interacted with the SP, and received chocolates.
- Who
- Prakasam district SP V Harshavardhan Raju and the Prakasam Police Department
- What
- Emphasized child protection through various initiatives and awareness programs on Children's Day.
- When
- Children's Day (Friday)
- Where
- Prakasam district, India, including the Police Kalyana Mandapam and district police office.
- Why
- To highlight the police department's commitment to child protection, enhance understanding of child protection laws, and ensure the safety of children.
Police Actions
Child Welfare Focus
Awareness Programs
Police Actions
Focus on enhanced understanding of child protection laws (POCSO, JJ Act, Prohibition of Child Marriages Act) and conducting public awareness programs.
Child Welfare Focus
Direct engagement with children, distributing gifts like chocolates, and emphasizing their role as the future of society.
Operational Scope
Police Actions
Patrolling sensitive areas like bus stands and railway stations, promoting Shakti App, and responding to SOS and helpline calls.
Child Welfare Focus
Visiting children at Anganwadi schools and interacting directly with them at the district police office.
- Event
- Children's Day Activities
- Location
- Prakasam District, India
- Key Personnel
- SP V Harshavardhan Raju
- Initiatives Mentioned
- Child protection laws awareness, Shakti App promotion, Shakti Teams operations, Anti Human Trafficking Unit, Child Welfare and Protection Officers, Mahila Sahayak Kendra
- Shakti Teams Statistics
- Over 3000 awareness programs conducted, 813 SOS calls responded to
