NHRC organises workshop on Human Rights

GANGTOK, 27 June [IPR]: A workshop on Human Rights was organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Samaj Kalyan Bhawan here today. The workshop was conducted after monitoring and reviewing the implementation of social schemes and governmental activities in Sikkim particularly in North District by a special team of National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi.

Member of NHRC, SC Sinha applauded the functioning of the state government in terms of the implementation of schemes in the states and said that "the state is generally doing a good job, running in the front line in the country".

Mr. Sinha suggested that strong publicity drive through the medium of Information, Education and Communication should be initiated to ensure public awareness on the implemented schemes and various facilities being provided by the government.

Emphasizing on the importance of health facilities, he further suggested some measures to be adopted for the proper benefit of the people. He complemented the state government's initiatives on ICDS centers and further suggested the introduction of egg as supplementary food for ICDS children and power connectivity in the centers.

Joint Director, NHRC, Dr. Savita Bhakry highlighted on the composition, functions and complaint handling mechanism of the commission. Human Rights are inalienable, universal, interrelated and indivisible, she stated. Dr Bhakry further spoke on the flagship programmes and importance of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Additional Secretary-Cum-Mission Director, ICDS, BB Subba presented a detailed report on the activities and schemes implemented by the state and central governments.

The programme was also attended by Additional Chief Secretary, AK Shrivastava; Zilla Adhyaksha North, Upadhakshya South, Special Secretary Home, Additional Secretary Health, ADC Pakyong, SDMs, representatives from various departments, officials and members of civil society.

The programme began with the welcome speech proposed by Special Secretary-cum-Project Director SJEWD, Januki Pradhan and vote of thanks was delivered by Joint Secretary, Welfare Division, Dushyant Pariyar.