Kumar Bahukhandi
Students, programme representatives and police personnel during a Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan awareness programme at a school in Raipur district. The campaign explains children’s rights, personal safety and access to free legal assistance. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
School sessions cover child protection laws, personal safety, online awareness and access to free legal assistance
Key Highlights
- 42 judges interacted with students at 21 schools in Raipur under the Surakshit Bachpan campaign.
- Children received information on their rights, personal safety, reporting abuse and obtaining free legal aid.
- The campaign began on October 10, 2026, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority.
- First-phase school activities in Raipur and Gariaband districts are being held from October 26 to 31.
- Legal educators, law students, police personnel and child protection specialists are participating in the initiative.
Raipur: Forty-two judges interacted with students at 21 schools in Raipur under the Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan, explaining children’s rights, child protection laws, personal safety, online precautions and the availability of free legal assistance, according to a release issued on Wednesday, October 28.
The initiative seeks to help children recognise unsafe situations and understand where to seek support. Students are being informed about whom to contact, how to report exploitation or other threats, and how to access legal assistance without charge.
The campaign carries the message “Every child’s childhood is our collective responsibility.”
Helping children understand their rights
Students attend an outdoor awareness session under the Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan in Raipur district. The initiative covers child protection, safety and available support services. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Launched on October 10, 2026, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, the campaign aims to familiarise children with their rights and the support systems available to them.
School sessions encourage children to speak about safety concerns and understand the steps they can take when they face insecurity, exploitation or abuse. Personal safety and responsible online behaviour are among the subjects being discussed.
Coordinated activities in Raipur and Gariaband
The first phase of school awareness activities in Raipur and Gariaband districts is being conducted from October 26 to 31.
A district-level coordination committee has been formed, bringing together the District Education Officer, Child Welfare Police Officer, Women and Child Development Department and Cyber Crime Department.
Programmes at selected schools are being conducted under the directions of Balram Prasad Verma, Principal District Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority.
The coordinated approach brings legal awareness, education, policing and child protection services together to help students understand both their rights and the practical routes to assistance.
Personal safety and safer online behaviour
The school programmes address themes including:
- My Childhood, My Right
- Know the Law, Protect Childhood
- Safe Clicks, Safe Childhood
- Speak Up, Tell Someone, Stay Safe
- No Child Marriage, No Child Exploitation
Support persons associated with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences framework, members of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and child psychology specialists are interacting with children.
Their participation provides an opportunity to discuss legal protection alongside children’s emotional and psychological needs.
Law students support awareness activities
Teachers and students from nearby law colleges are also contributing through street plays, quizzes, drawing and painting activities.
These activities are intended to make information about rights and safety easier for children to understand and remember. They also support the wider goal of creating a safer environment in which children know how and where to ask for help.
Awareness to continue beyond the campaign
Schools have been directed to continue activities related to child protection and children’s intellectual and psychological development after the campaign period ends.
The initiative therefore seeks to make safety awareness an ongoing part of school life, rather than limiting it to a single programme.
