22/05/2026
On 21/05/2026, Hon’ble Member of the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR), Smt. Janki Khaund, accompanied by Shri Jaydip Phukan, Technical Consultant, visited the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Morigaon.
During the visit, with the assistance of Assistant Commissioner-cum-In-charge District Child Protection Officer, Smt. Mrigakhi Baruah, ACS, along with Smt. Swapna Das, Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Shri Ankur Jyoti Deka, Protection Officer (NIC), and Ms. Ishrat Ikram, Child Helpline (CHL) Project Coordinator, the Commission visited the Sakhi – One Stop Centre, the Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) run by Morigaon Mahila Mehfil NGO, and the District Child Protection Home run by Gramya Unnayan Sangstha NGO.
The visit was conducted to assess the overall functioning of the institutions, review the quality of care and protection being provided to children, and examine the implementation of child protection mechanisms and rehabilitation services. The Commission also interacted with the officials and staff members regarding institutional management, reporting systems, record maintenance, and the welfare measures being undertaken for children residing in the facilities.
Himanta Biswa Sarma
CMO Assam
Ajanta Neog
Directorate of Women & Child development, Assam
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Morigaon District Administration