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Arunachal: APSCPCR submits key recommendations to Health Minister for child welfare

Itanagar, Mar 18 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) team, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, submitted its observations and recommendations to Health Minister Biyuram Wahge during an interactive meeting with the Department of Health at the AP Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the Commission highlighted critical issues concerning the health needs of children with special needs (CWSN), substance abuse, and sexual offences against children in the state. A detailed PowerPoint presentation was made, stressing the urgent requirement for Developmental Paediatricians and Child Development Centres across the State for holistic development of CWSNs.
Among the key recommendations, the Commission urged the Health Department to conduct an in-depth research and survey on the status of CWSNs in the state.
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