Nayi Chetna 2.0: Consciousness Programme on Gender Discrimination and Violence Held at Manglutan

Sri Vijaya Puram | February 23, 2026

An consciousness programme on gender discrimination and gender-based violence was organised on the Community Hall, Manglutan on February 20 by the Rosary Village Organization in collaboration with Community Resource Persons (CRPs) underneath the CD Block Ferrargunj. The programme was performed as a part of the nationwide Nayi Chetna 2.0 marketing campaign initiated by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

The session centered on key points referring to gender justice and security, together with understanding numerous types of violence throughout totally different life phases and social contexts, encouraging the reporting of gender-based violence, provisions underneath the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, and home violence affecting girls, males and kids.

Resource individuals from numerous departments and organisations addressed the gathering and elaborated on authorized safeguards and assist techniques out there to victims. Ms. Meenal, Counsellor on the One Stop Centre underneath the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW), spoke about counselling providers and help mechanisms for survivors. SI Ajitabh Kumar from Police Station Humfrygunj highlighted the position of police in dealing with complaints and making certain well timed intervention. Mr. Vijay Kumar, consultant of Prayas NGO, and Ms. Leela Krishna, Cluster Coordinator, CD Block Ferrargunj, additionally performed periods on totally different elements of gender sensitisation and group accountability.

Participants actively engaged in interactive discussions, elevating queries associated to criticism procedures, authorized cures and out there assist providers. The organisers acknowledged that the programme aimed to strengthen consciousness on the grassroots stage and promote a secure and inclusive setting inside the group.