Over 4000 students create world record on child safety awareness

This program was witnessed over 4000 students from various age groups from Hindustan International School, KCG College and from other Hindustan Group of Institutions who gathered under one roof. The workshop on Child Safety, a Guinness World Record on account of the student count under one roof, was conducted by Deepa Aathreya, Founder of School of Success.

‘Safety is every child’s fundamental birth right! We need to come together, voice out loud and ensure a safe childhood for our future generations! We can. We must. We will. Together, let us be the change.’ said Deepa.

The workshop sensitised the gathering on the need for child safety and what actions should a common citizen take to prevent child abuse and safeguard children. The day also witnessed a talk show between students of “Be The Change Movement and Friends of Police (Tamil Nadu Police)”.

Dr Prateep Phillip, ADGP – CID, in his special address to the gathering assured them that the Police dedicate themselves to protect the children against crimes like kidnap, abduction, child rape, etc. However, unfortunately with most of the crimes happening within the four walls of the house, Police get to know about this rather too late and quite a few cases do not get reported at all.

He also highlighted the fact that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was amended in 2018 to provide for an award of the death penalty for assaults of an aggravated nature on children below the age of 12. 1 in 3 children, boy or girl, is abused. He added that the friends of Police Student Corps will be introduced in all Schools and Colleges in India shortly to educate and empower the children regarding this.

Actors Nisha and Ganesh Venkatram were the chief guests for the day and Brand Ambassadors for the campaign.