Ludhiana, April 18: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has put information on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and 24×7 children helpline number 1098 on the back cover of textbooks of Class 1 to 12.
However, the back cover of English and Punjabi textbooks of Class 6 to 12 does not carry this information.
The step has been taken keeping in mind the rising number of crimes against children in Punjab and to equip them with the information about the possibility of sexual harassment and the remedial measures.
“When you get an unsafe touch, you may feel bad, confused and helpless, you need not feel bad because it’s not your fault. Press this e-box button and you can call 1098,” reads the advisory supported by pictorials.
Shalini Sharma, a teacher at Government Primary School, Dugri, said, “We received the textbooks of Classes 4 and 5 last week and this time the board has given information to make students aware about what they need to do and where to call in case of emergency.” This will definitely be beneficial to the students, she said.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
