Chaitanya, Shimoga, July 24, 2019: The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority, Shimoga, District Judges Forum, Shimoga Women and Child Welfare Committee, Shimoga, Surabhi Mahila Samaja, Shimoga and Department of Information and Public Relations, Shimoga organized 'Kanunu Kammata,' a unique seminar on legal issues for the second time on 24 July 2019 at Chaitanya, Shimoga. Mrs Sylvia Correa the Coordinator from SMSSS welcomed the dignitaries and the participants. Rev. Fr Clifford Roshan Pinto, the Director of SMSSS presided over the programme.
The seminar was inaugurated at 10.00 am by Mr H Sathish, III Additional Civil Judge & JMFC, Shivamogga. In his address he noted that children are the future of the nation. It is our responsibility to make the children grow in a healthy atmosphere. Chief Guest of the day, Smt. Saraswathi K.N., Member Secretary, DLSA, Shivamogga said that the District Legal Services Authority provides free legal aid to all those who cannot afford to spend money to deal with legal issues. She also stressed the need to create awareness among women and children about the availability of free legal aid. Mrs Rekha G. M., the president of CWC, Shimoga District and also Project Manager of Surabhi Ujjwala Project spoke about how women and children become easy prey under different circumstances and on some occasions they become voiceless. In brief she gave a few tips about the better upbringing of children in the family.
Among the speakers Mrs H. M. Renukamma, CWC Member and Advocate spoke on POCSO Act and the related issues. Mrs Kavitha P.C., Advocate spoke about Juvenile Justice Act. Mrs Pushpa Shetty, President of Family Planning Association of India, Shimoga branch spoke about gender based domestic violence and women health related issues, family planning and issues related to family life.
Mr Jagadeesha K. H. the coordinator along with Mrs Malini and Mrs Bhanupriya the animators made the necessary arrangements. 135 women from 4 Streebandhu Federations benefitted from the programme.
