A meeting of the Divisional Child Development, Gender Network, Mental Health Federation, and Drug Prevention committees was successfully held on June 26, 2026, at the Divisional Secretariat conference hall, presided over by the Divisional Secretary, Mrs. Namasivayam Sathiyananthi.
Many individuals attended this meeting, including the Senior Public Health Inspector, District Child Probation Officer, an official from the National Child Protection Authority, representatives from non-governmental organizations, police officers, the Women's Development Officer/Coordinator, the Employment Officer, and officials from the Divisional Secretariat.
Important Topics discussed in the meeting.
1. Measures to reduce school dropouts.
2. Expediting birth registration processes for students.
3. Strengthening awareness on gender based violence.
4. Counseling and integrated activities to prevent domestic violence.
5. Initiatives to prevent early marriages.
6. Protection and rehabilitation measures for children prone to drug addiction.
7. Progress and future actions of the 'Saroja' program.
