Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Khammam DLSA Trains Teachers to Strengthen Child Protection
The District Legal Services Authority in Khammam held a training programme for teachers.
The teachers were nominated to help protect children.
They learned how to notice signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
They also learned about children’s rights and where to refer children who need help.
The programme explained that some cases must be reported under the POCSO Act.
It also discussed child marriage, child labour and online safety.
Officials said schools and government agencies must work together.
This cooperation can help children receive protection and assistance quickly.
The District Legal Services Authority, Khammam, held a one-day sensitisation programme for nominated teacher Child Protection Officers.
The programme focused on implementing the NALSA Child Friendly Legal Services for Children Scheme, 2024.
Officials highlighted teachers’ role in identifying abuse, neglect, exploitation and other child vulnerabilities.
Training covered child rights, mandatory POCSO reporting, child marriage, child labour, cyber safety and child-friendly justice.
Authorities urged coordination among schools, police, the DCPU, the CWC and legal services institutions.
- Who
- The District Legal Services Authority, Khammam, trained nominated teacher Child Protection Officers; Principal District Judge and DLSA Chairman M. Nagaraju and District Collector Divakar attended.
- What
- A one-day sensitisation programme was conducted on child protection and the NALSA Child Friendly Legal Services for Children Scheme, 2024.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Khammam.
- Why
- To strengthen child protection, improve identification and referral of vulnerable children, and support timely assistance.
- Organiser
- District Legal Services Authority, Khammam
- Programme
- One-day sensitisation programme
- Participants
- Nominated Child Protection Officers who are teachers
- Legal scheme
- NALSA (Child Friendly Legal Services for Children) Scheme, 2024
- Key law discussed
- POCSO Act mandatory reporting
- Topics
- Child rights, child marriage, child labour, cyber safety and child-friendly justice
- Coordination partners
- Schools, police, DCPU, CWC and legal services institutions