People urged not to abandon children
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The Women Development and Child Welfare Department in Visakhapatnam is urging citizens not to abandon children and instead use the designated cradle centre.
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- The Women Development and Child Welfare Department of Visakhapatnam is asking the public not to abandon orphaned or deserted children under six years old in public spaces.
- A Cradle Baby Centre at Sishu Gruha in Marripalem is available for parents or guardians who are unable to raise their children.
- People can surrender infants at this location anonymously and safely.
- Citizens are encouraged to report any found abandoned children to the authorities via the toll-free Child Helpline 1098.
- Illegal abandonment or sale of children is a criminal offense under existing law.
What to watch next
- Future reports on the efficacy of the Cradle Baby Centre in Visakhapatnam.
- Updates on legal actions regarding child abandonment in the region.
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Santhoshi
District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Officer
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“a Cradle Baby Centre was available at Sishu Gruha in Marripalem to ensure the safety of infants and enable the government to take responsibility for their care.”
In the article
…abandoned or deserted children aged up to six years on roads, in drains, isolated areas or other public places. Ch. Santhoshi, District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Officer (DW&CW&EO), Visakhapatnam, said a Cradle Baby Centre was available at Sishu Gruha in Marripalem to ensure the safety of infants and enable the government to take responsibility for their care. Parents or guardians who were unable to raise their children could safely place them in the cradle at the centre without fear, and without disclosing their identity, she said. She urged people to immediately inform the…
“illegally handing over or selling children, or abandoning them on roads, was an offence under law.”
In the article
…Officer (DCPO) on 9949136649, and the Sishu Gruha Manager, Marripalem, on 8919154458. The Child Helpline Coordinator can be contacted on 7658942792, and the Child Welfare Committee on 9866084124. Ms. Santhoshi said illegally handing over or selling children, or abandoning them on roads, was an offence under law. She appealed to the public to inform the authorities immediately on finding such children and help ensure their safe admission to Sishu Gruha so that they could receive legal protection and rehabilitation. Published -…
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