A team of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) arrived in Dharmanagar to attend a one-day camp focused on verifying the documents of beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Shishu Suraksha Yojana took place in Dharmanagar on Sunday. A central delegation’s primary task was to oversee the verification process. Scrutiny of papers of a total of 474 children from the North District was done in the camp.
The NCPCR delegation was led by Chairperson Priyanka Kanungo and included other prominent members such as Member Secretary Rupali Banerjee Singh. Also present were Jayanthi Debbarma, Chairperson of the Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TCPCR), TCPCR Member Sharmila Chowdhury, and two consultant legal advisors from NCPCR, Anuj Saloja and Kapil Sharma.
The primary objective of the Prime Minister’s Shishu Suraksha Yojana, as explained by the NCPCR delegation, is to provide financial assistance and guidance to children who aspire to pursue education but are hindered by financial constraints or other obstacles. The visiting delegation’s main focus is to meticulously review the documents of applicants’ children and enroll eligible candidates in this central government scheme.
Special emphasis was placed on extending various government aids to children in areas predominantly inhabited by the Janajati community, specifically in the Dasda and Damchhera blocks of the North district. These areas have seen a lack of awareness about India among children, and the project seeks to direct them toward a path of knowledge and development.
In the wake of the resettlement of Bru Reang refugees in Tripura, it has come to light that numerous Reang children remain unfamiliar with India’s national anthem and flag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key aim is to foster a sense of Indian identity among these children and integrate them into the nation’s development trajectory.
Following their assessment, the visiting delegation will compile a report. Based on the findings of this report, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly government grant of Rs 4000.
Despite the smooth conduct of the camp, some guardians hailing from remote areas voiced their grievances, alleging that the authorities had not made arrangements for their meals during the event.
