Juvenile homes to have a direct impact on juveniles: CJ

SHILLONG, JULY 7:The Commissioning of the Juvenile Homes cum Sensitization Programme on the Juvenile Justice Act was organized by the Meghalaya High Court in collaboration with Social Welfare Department today at Mawkasiang (Mawdiangdiang) under the New Shillong Township.

Speaking at the function, the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya high Court Mohammad Yaqoob Mir lauded the Social Welfare Department for its effort in the completion of the new Juvenile Homes which will have a direct impact on juveniles who are in need of care and protection.

“We are here to ensure that a congenial atmosphere is provided to the children so that they can improve upon themselves and come back to the mainstream and be the future of our nation”, he added.

He also urged upon the public to become responsible citizens and extend all possible assistance to those who are in need of care and protection.

Earlier, the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya incharge of Social Welfare Department, H Marwein read out the brief history of the juvenile home.

Mawsynram MLA, HM Shangpliang, Judge & Chairman of Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of Meghalaya, Justice SR Sen, Chief Secretary Y Tsering, Director General of Police, Meghalaya, SB Singh, Commissioner & Secretary of Social Welfare Department, T Dkhar were among others present at the function.

By Our Reporter