Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Haryana POCSO Campaign Reaches 3.1 Lakh Students in Schools
Haryana is teaching children how to stay safe through a school campaign.
The campaign explains the POCSO law, which protects children from sexual offences.
It began on May 13 and continued through August 15.
Programmes were held in 1,731 schools and other educational institutions.
More than 3.1 lakh students attended the sessions.
Children are learning about personal safety and responsible behaviour.
They are also learning about social media, cyber safety and the risks of abuse.
The campaign explains how to report problems and ask trusted people or authorities for help.
Officials say regular school discussions can help children understand their rights.
HALSA’s school campaign teaches children about the POCSO Act, 2012, and child protection.
The campaign ran from May 13 through August 15 across Haryana.
A total of 2,296 awareness programmes were held in 1,731 schools and educational institutions.
The sessions reached 3,10,841 students, according to an official statement cited by PTI.
Lessons cover personal safety, cyber risks, reporting incidents and seeking help from trusted people or authorities.
- Who
- The Haryana State Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authorities, education officials, school principals, teachers and other child-welfare stakeholders, together with 3,10,841 students.
- What
- A statewide school awareness campaign about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, child safety, cyber risks and help-seeking.
- When
- From May 13 through August 15; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- Schools and educational institutions across Haryana.
- Why
- To inform children about their rights and available protection, help them recognise unsafe situations, and encourage reporting and help-seeking.
- Organiser
- Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA), through District Legal Services Authorities
- Campaign period
- May 13 to August 15
- Programmes held
- 2,296 awareness programmes
- Schools covered
- 1,731 schools and educational institutions
- Students reached
- 3,10,841 students
- Topics
- POCSO, personal safety, responsible behaviour, social media, cyber safety and risks of exploitation and abuse
- Intended outcome
- Greater awareness of children’s rights, protection mechanisms, reporting options and sources of help
