A meeting on Child Development, Child Network Formation, and Mental Health & Substance Abuse Prevention was held at the Manmunai West Divisional Secretariat on the 10th of December 2025. The meeting was chaired by Divisional Secretary Mrs. Namashivayam Sathiyananthi.
Key participants included public health, police, and education officials. The discussion covered several important issues:
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School dropout rates
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Birth registration for students
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Child abuse and violence awareness
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Domestic violence
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Prevention of child marriages
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Substance abuse among children
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The Sarojah Work Plan
This meeting aimed to address and find solutions to various challenges related to child welfare and mental health in the region.
