DLSA holds joint awareness session on POSCO Act at GPS
Ferozepur, July 25, 2025: In adherence to the directions of the Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar Mohali, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ferozepur, under the leadership of Ms Anuradha, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, organized a legal awareness seminar at the Govt. Primary School (GPS), Ferozepur City. The focus of the session was to educate school children and their parents about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Ms. Anuradha briefed the attendees about the genesis of the POCSO Act, elaborating on its key provisions and sections in a simple and understandable language. She explained the steps to be taken in the event of any sexual abuse involving children and how the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) can extend help in such situations.
Panel Advocate Gagan Goklany also participated in the session and provided information about the services offered by the ADR Centre, Ferozepur. He said, the DLSA office has promoted the toll-free helpline number 15100 and landline number 01632-235034 for legal assistance.