February 2009

August  2009

• Ten Training Programmes of Instructors of AWTCs / MLTCs on New WHO Child Growth Standards in ICDS were organised, three at Headquarters from 4-6 August, 2009, 8-10 August, 2009 & 12-13 August, 2009; one at Regional Centre, Lucknow from 18-20 August, 2009, three at Regional Centre Bangalore from 3-5 August, 2009, 18-20 August, 2009 & 25-27 August, 2009, one  at Regional Centre, Guwahati from 10-11 August, 2009  and two at Regional Centre, Indore from 11-13 August, 2009 & 26-28 August, 2009 respectively. The objectives of training programmes were to: enhance understanding of participants on factors determining growth and development   i.e. nutrition, environment and health care; orient them about the New WHO Child Growth Standards; and impart skills on assessment, interpretation and counseling for promotion of optimal growth and development of the child. In all two hundred and fifty-six participants attended the training programmes.

• Training on Planning and Designing a Project was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 3-6 August, 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: enable the participants to develop a perspective on the need and importance of a project; enhance the knowledge-base and skills of the participants to the techniques of planning, designing and presenting effective project proposals; develop skills in cost estimation; working out mechanisms for monitoring and sustainability for a project; and analyse pitfalls in planning and designing project proposals. Thirty-one participants attended the programme.

• Sensitisation Programme for Principals of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on Child Mental Health was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 4-5 August, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants on learning and behavioural problems of children, develop their skills in identification of children with these problems; and enable them to develop a strategy for seeking timely intervention from specialised agencies. Twenty-nine participants attended the course.

• National Level Sensitisation Programme on Prevention of Child      Marriages in India for Voluntary Organisations was organised by the Headquarters from 10-12 August, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness on consequences of child marriage on overall development of the girl child; discuss and analyse the existing constitutional and legal measures against child marriage and their implementation; analyze the situation and provide suggestive strategies to minimize the practice. Twenty-five participants attended the sensitisation programme.

• Training Programme on Formation of Cluster and Federation for Voluntary Organisations for Promoting SHGs for Women Empowerment was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 10-13 August , 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants to the concept of formation of cluster and federation; orient them to functions of cluster and federation; create awareness on  the rules and regulations in formation of cluster and federation; and apprise them about different models of cluster and  federations. Thirty -nine participants attended the programme.

• Training of Trainers of AWTCs/ MLTCs on Prevention of Child Marriage and Female Foeticide was organised by Headquarters from 11-12 August, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants about gender violence with special focus on child marriage and female foeticide; create awareness about the magnitude of the problem and its overall impact on the status of girl child and women; and  discuss related laws and strategies for bringing about attitudinal changes to curb female foeticide and child marriage. Twenty-one participants attended the programme.

• Sensitisation Programme on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore  from 11-13 August, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants on manifestation of gender based violence; discuss policies and legislative measures to curb atrocities against women specially at work place; analyse the problems and work out strategies for prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place; and discuss existing mechanism/support services and provide suggestions for strengthening them. Forty-five participants attended the programme.

• Two Job Training Course for CDPOs/ACDPOs are being organised by Headquarters and Regional Centre, Guwahati from 17August -15 September, 2009 and 19 August -17 September, 2009 respectively with the objectives to orient the trainee CDPOs/ ACDPOs about ICDS programme – its philosophy, objectives, package of services and beneficiaries; familiarise them with their role and responsibilities vis-à-vis job responsibilities of other block functionaries in coordination, supervision, and management of ICDS project; discuss with them the recent developments and thrusts in ICDS programme; share with them the need, importance and strategies for convergence of services at various levels of implementation; develop their requisite skills required for guiding grassroots level functionaries in preschool education, health & nutrition and community participation; and equip them with knowledge for effective leadership, supportive supervision and management of ICDS Projects. In all fifty-seven participants are attending the course.

• Orientation Training on Child Rights and Child Protection for Superintendents of Children’s Homes/ Probation Officers/ Welfare Officers/ VOs was organised by the Headquarters from 17-21 August, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants about the conceptual framework of child rights and protection; create awareness on policies, programmes and various legislations for children; and enable them to understand the existing service delivery mechanisms. Eighteen participants attended the programme.

• Refresher Course for CDPOs/ACDPOs was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 17-21, August, 2009. The main objectives of the course were to: review the implementation of ICDS programme in the State with regard to its various aspects; provide a forum for sharing of experiences in implementing ICDS programme; apprise CDPOs/ ACDPOs about the recent developments and trends in ICDS programme; update their knowledge in the areas of early childhood care and development including nutrition and health care; and sharpen their communication, counseling and managerial skills. Seven   participants attended the course.

• Sensitisation Programme on Food & Nutrition Security of Vulnerable Groups during Emergencies was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 17-20 August, 2009.The main objectives of the programme were to: provide information on the vulnerability and nutritional requirement of women and children during emergencies ; apprise them about food security standards, nutrition standards and food aid standards to be adopted during emergencies; orient about the role of the Government agencies and voluntary organisations in ensuring food and nutrition security; and provide insight on addressing the food and nutrition security of women and children through development programmes. Sixteen participants attended the programme.

• Workshop for Parents on Identification and Management of Scholastic Problems of Children was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore on     19 August, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants to the causal links of scholastic problems in children and       the need for assessment; sensitise them to the broad strategies of intervention; and discuss their role in helping their child with scholastic problems. Thirty-two parents attended the workshop.

• Regional Workshop on Strengthening ICDS Training Programme was organised in collaboration with CARE India by Regional Centre Guwahati from 20-21 August, 2009 with the objectives to: review the training curriculum of all ICDS functionaries; analyse the problems of training institutions in imparting training to ICDS functionaries; and suggest ways and means to strengthen training of ICDS functionaries. Ninety–six participants attended the programme.

• Training on Fund Raising Techniques and Resource Management for Voluntary Organisations is being organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 24-27 August, 2009 with the objectives to: acquaint the participants to fund raising techniques; impart knowledge on need for developing internal controls and accounting systems for effective utilization of funds and resources; and discuss income tax rules and procedures. Twenty-three participants are attending the training.

• Sensitisation Programme for the Functionaries of Voluntary Organisations and Government Officials on Women Empowerment is being organised by Headquarters from 24-28 August, 2009 with the objectives to: familiarise the participants with the policies and programmes of women empowerment; sensitise them on gender issues and how to incorporate it in the agenda of voluntary agencies; discuss the role of voluntary organisations in empowerment of women; and provide insight on project formulation with gender sensitivity. Twenty-seven participants are attending the programme.

• Orientation Training on Establishing and Managing a Voluntary Organisation is being organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 24-28 August, 2009 with the objectives to: share the concept and relevance of voluntary action and social development in India; orient the participants about how to establish a voluntary organization, process of Institution building, administration and management; help them learn planning and designing project proposals; orient them about ways and means of resource mobilization from various sources and effective financial management; and discuss issues related to good governance, accountability and transparency in voluntary organisations. Twenty-two participants are attending the training.

• Sensitisation Programme on Prevention of Trafficking of Women and Children for the District Level Officials in North Eastern Region is being organised by Regional Centre Guwahati from 25-28 August, 2009 with the objectives to: orient participants to the concept and processes of trafficking; help them to understand the magnitude of the problem; discuss the roles of stakeholders in anti-trafficking issues; and discuss the strategies for prevention of trafficking. Twenty-five participants are attending the programme.

• Orientation Course on Micronutrients for Representatives of Voluntary Organisations is being organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 26-28 August, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants about the magnitude of the problem of micronutrient malnutrition; create awareness about the policies and programmes for the control of micronutrient deficiencies; highlight causes and consequences of micronutrient malnutrition; and evolve strategies for prevention and management of micronutrient malnutrition. Twenty-two participants are attending the course.

September  2009

• Ten Training Programmes of Instructors of AWTCs / MLTCs on New WHO Child Growth Standards in ICDS were organised, one at Headquarters from    2-4 September, 2009; two at Regional Centre, Lucknow from 2-4 September, 2009 and 8-10 September, 2009; two at Regional Centre Bangalore from 1-3 September, 2009, and 8-10 September, 2009, two  at Regional Centre, Guwahati from 3-5 September, 2009 and 14-16 September, 2009  and three at Regional Centre, Indore from 1-3 September, 2009, 7-9 September, 2009 and 10-12 September, 2009 respectively. The objectives of training programmes were to: enhance understanding of participants on factors determining growth and development   i.e. nutrition, environment and health care; orient them about the New WHO Child Growth Standards; and impart skills on assessment, interpretation and counseling for promotion of optimal growth and development of the child. In all three hundred and ten participants attended these training programmes.

• Workshop on Early Childhood Education for ICDS Officials was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 1-3 September, 2009 with the objectives to: review the early childhood education component of ICDS Programme; and to evolve appropriate strategies for enhancing quality of early childhood education.  Forty-one participants attended the workshop.

• Three Refresher Courses for CDPOs/ACDPOs were organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore, Guwahati and Lucknow from 22-26 September, 2009, 7-11 September, 2009 and 14-18 September, 2009 respectively  with the objectives to: assess training needs of CDPOs/ACDPOs; review the implementation of ICDS scheme with regard to its various aspects; provide a forum for sharing of experiences to the participants; apprise them about the recent developments in ICDS programme; and sharpen their communication, counselling and managerial skills. In all sixty-one participants attended these courses.

• Orientation Training Programme on Health and Nutrition Issues Affecting Women for Representatives of NGOs was organised by Headquarters at Kolkata  from 7-11 September, 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: orient the participants to fundamental concepts in nutrition and health care of women; orient them to various issues affecting health and nutrition of women; acquaint them with the policies and programmes related to health and nutrition of women; build their capacity with necessary skills and techniques in NHE; and develop their skills gender analysis of programmes related to health and nutrition of women. Twenty-four participants attended the programme.

• Training Programme on Community Micro Planning for Development of Women and Children of Tribals and Other Underprivileged Sections of Society for the Functionaries of Voluntary Organisations was organised by Headquarters from 7-11 September, 2009 with the objectives to: expose the participants to the concept of micro planning so as to evolve participatory development methodology to address the problems of women and children belonging to tribals and other underprivileged sections of society; help the participants to evolve a module for integrated micro planning involving the community; facilitate evolving a developmental action plan which comprises identifying and prioritizing problems, strategies and options for dealing with the problems; and developing a rudimentary work programme describing approaches and strategies. Twenty-five participants attended the course.

• Workshop for School Teachers on Identification and Management of Scholastic Problems of Children was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore on 9th September, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants about the psychosocial needs of the children; orient them to the scholastic problems of children and its management; and sensitise them to the need and importance of early intervention. Twelve participants attended the workshop.

• Sensitisation Programme on Effective Implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005 was organised by Headquarters at Guwahati from 10-11 September, 2009 with objectives to: enhance the knowledge base of key stakeholders/implementing agencies for effective implementation of Act; build their capacity for better coordination roles and understanding on the need for inter-agency response system for the Effective Implementation of the PWDVA, 2005. Thirty-six participants attended the programme.

• Orientation Training on Child rights and Protection for Superintendents of Children’s Homes/Probation Officers/Welfare Officers/VOs was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 14-18 September, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants to the conceptual framework of child rights and protection; enable them to understand service delivery mechanisms and legal provisions; and create an awareness on the best practices in child protection. Twenty-four participants attended the training.

• Training of NGOs on Economic Empowerment of Tribal, Rural Women through Micro-enterprise was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from       14-18 September, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness among the participants about the policies and programmes for empowerment of tribal women; discuss the role of voluntary organisations in empowerment of tribal women; acquaint them about micro enterprise development; impart knowledge and skill in selection of viable economic activities, credit, marketing and other support services for micro enterprise; and develop capabilities on preparation of business plan for starting micro enterprise. Eight participants attended the training. 

• Sensitisation Programme for DPOs on Nutrition Issues with Special Focus on Prevention and Reduction of Malnutrition in Children in collaboration with UNICEF was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 15-17 September, 2009 with the objectives to: enhance the understanding of the DPOs with regard to current situation of nutrition in the State; apprise them about the recent updates in the field of nutrition; and equip them with information  and skills to develop plan of action to address malnutrition in the districts. Eleven participants attended the programme.

• Workshop on Preparation of Low Cost PSE Material for Instructors of AWTCs was organised by Headquarters from 16-18 September, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness on the major domains of child development and importance of PSE in ICDS; apprise them on   the need and significance of use of low cost PSE material in preschool education in ICDS; development of requisite skills and competencies in planning, preparation and use of low-cost preschool education aids for various PSE activities. Thirty-eight participants attended the workshop.

• Workshop for Parents of Child Care Centre was organised by Headquarters on 18th September, 2009 with the objectives to: create a forum for parents to discuss developmental issues of pre-school   children; and facilitate parents with supportive strategies to address challenges of growing up. Twenty parents attended the workshop.

• Orientation Course for the Functionaries of Voluntary Organisations on Monitoring and Evaluation of Developmental Programmes on Women and Children was organised by Headquarters from 22-25 September, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the functionaries of voluntary organisations to the fundamental concepts of monitoring and evaluation; and build the capacity of functionaries of voluntary organisations with regard to techniques and methods of monitoring and evaluation of developmental programmes for women and children.  Twenty-two participants attended the course.

• State Level Sensitisation Programme on  Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Amendment Act 2006 and ICPS in collaboration with CHETNA was organised by Headquarters at Ahmedabad from 23-25 September, 2009 with the objectives to: acquaint the participants about Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS); sensitise and orient them to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006; orient them about the roles and responsibilities of different personnel involved in the implementation of ICPS and Juvenile Justice Act; discuss the role of voluntary agencies and community in ICPS and Juvenile Justice Act; and discuss the procedures for speedy disposal of case under Juvenile Justice Act. Thirty-five participants attended the programme.

• Regional Training Programme on Child Rights for PRI Functionaries in collaboration with NCPCR was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from    23-25 September, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants on child rights and the role of PRI functionaries on ensuring rights of the child; and evolve mechanisms for monitoring child rights by Zila Parishads, Block and Gram Panchayats.  Thirty-six participants attended the programme.

October  2009

• Orientation Training on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Counselling          for Voluntary Organisations was organised by Headquarters from 5-9 October, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants about the    optimal infant and young child feeding practices; create awareness about the            policies, programmes and plans for health and nutrition of women and       children; highlight fundamental factors affecting feeding practices for infants           and young children; enhance counselling skills on infants and young child             feeding practices; and evolve strategies to protect, promote and support     optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Twenty-five participants       attended the training.

• Refresher Course for CDPOs/ACDPOs was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 5-9 October, 2009. The main objectives of the course were to: assess training needs of CDPOs/ACDPOs; review the implementation of ICDS scheme with regard to its various aspects; provide a forum for sharing of experiences to the participants; apprise them about the recent developments and trends in ICDS programme; and sharpen their communication, counselling and managerial skills. Thirty-two participants attended the course.

• Training Programme on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Women and Children for SAARC Countries was organised by   Headquarters from 5-14 October, 2009 with the objectives to: familiarise  the participants on the state of trafficking in human beings with particular reference to Asia and South Asia; make them aware of the extent of trafficking in women and children for commercial sexual exploitation; orient them on the strategies that are required to be adopted for preventing and combating trafficking of human beings; impart Knowledge on legal structure and law enforcement measures adopted in India against trafficking and exploitation; familiarise them with relief and rehabilitation measures for victims rescued; and apprise  them  of health  and  social consequences of trafficking. Fifteen participants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Srilanka attended the training.

• Job Training Course for CDPOs/ACDPOs is being organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 5 October – 3 November 2009 with the objectives to: orient the trainee CDPOs/ ACDPOs about ICDS programme – its philosophy, objectives, package of services and beneficiaries; familiarise them with their role and responsibilities vis-a-vis job responsibilities of other block functionaries in coordination, supervision, and  management of ICDS project; discuss with them the recent developments and thrusts in ICDS programme; share with them the need, importance and strategies for convergence of services at various  levels of implementation; develop their requisite skills required for guiding grassroots level functionaries in preschool education, health & nutrition and community participation; and equip them with knowledge for effective leadership, supportive supervision and management of ICDS Projects. Thirty participants are attending the course.

• Regional Consultation of the Members of the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) was organised  by  Regional Centre, Bangalore from 7-8 October,2009 with the  objectives to: review of the status of implementation of Juvenile Justice Amendment Act 2006 by States/UTs; discuss the roles and  responsibilities of the members of CWC; highlight the importance of non-Institutional services under the Act to facilitate effective rehabilitation and social reintegration of children; identify the obstacles/difficulties in carrying out their roles and responsibilities; and develop State Specific Action Plan for implementation. Twenty-five participants attended the programme.

• Awareness Generation Camps for Volunteers of NGOs on Domestic Violence Act was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 7-8 October, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness among the participants about the provisions of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act; familiarise the participant about roles and responsibilities of Protection Officers and Service Providers; and help the participants in working out strategies for addressing the issues related to domestic violence.  Forty-three participants attended the camp. 

• Regional Training Programme on Child Rights for PRI Functionaries (in collaboration with NCPCR) was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 7-9 October, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants on child rights and the role of Gram Panchayats in protecting the rights of children; and evolve mechanisms for monitoring of child rights by Zila Parishads, Block and Gram Panchayats. Thirty-six participants attended the training.

• Sensitisation Programme for DPOs on Nutrition Issues with Special Focus on Prevention and Reduction of Malnutrition in Children in collaboration with UNICEF was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 12-14 October, 2009 with the objectives to: enhance the understanding of the DPOs with regard to current situation of nutrition in the State; apprise them about the recent updates in the field of nutrition; and equip them with information  and skills to develop plan of action to address malnutrition in the districts. Sixteen participants attended the programme.

• Training on Planning and Designing a Project was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 12-15 October, 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: enable the participants to develop a perspective on the need and importance of a project; enhance the knowledge-base and skills of the participants to the techniques of planning, designing and presenting effective project proposals; develop skills in cost estimation and working out mechanisms for monitoring and sustainability for a project; and analyse pitfalls in planning and designing project proposals. Thirty-one participants attended the training.

• Training of Instructors of AWTCs/MLTCs on Communication and Counselling Skills was organised by Headquarters from 12-16 October, 2009 with the objectives to: acquaint the participants about the concepts of communication and counselling; equip them with skills related to communication and counselling; and facilitate them to gain knowledge about other vital indicators related to communication and counselling. Twelve participants attended the training.

• Orientation Training on Child Rights and Child Protection for Superintendents of Children’s Homes/ Probation Officers/ Welfare Officers/ VOs was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 12-16 October, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants about the conceptual framework of child rights and protection; create awareness on policies, programmes and various legislations for children; and enable them to understand the existing service delivery mechanisms. Twelve participants attended the programme.

• Regional Consultation Meet on Juvenile Justice Act for Members of    Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) was organised by Headquarters from 13-14 October, 2009 with the objectives to: review of the status of implementation of Juvenile Justice Act 2006 by States/UT’s; discuss the roles and  responsibilities of the members of JJB; highlight the importance of non-Institutional Services under the Act to facilitate effective rehabilitation and social reintegration of children; identify the obstacles/difficulties in carrying out their (JJB) roles and responsibilities; and develop the State Specific Action Plan for implementation. Eighteen participants attended the programme.

• Training on Fund Raising Techniques and Resource Management for Voluntary Organisations was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 20-23 October, 2009 with the objectives to: acquaint the participants to fund raising techniques; impart knowledge on need for developing internal controls and accounting systems for effective utilization of funds and resources; and discuss income tax rules and procedures. Thirty-nine participants attended the training.

• Certificate Course on Child Rights and Protection is being organised by Headquarters from 21 October-20 November, 2009. The main objectives of the course are to: build knowledge base of participants on child rights and child protection and rights based approach for organising training and implementing ICPS programme; facilitate improvement in quality and standards of services for children in need of special care; sensitise them about the procedures and provisions for children under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act 2006; provide exposure to participants to field situation and innovative approaches in the area of child protection with hands on training to sharpen their skills; and create a cadre of functionaries to work in the area of child protection with requisite knowledge and skills on the subject. Thirty participants are attending the course.

• Two Orientation Training for State / District Programme Officers and Deputy Directors Dealing with ICDS were organised by Headquarters and Regional Centre, Indore from 21-23 October, 2009 with the objectives to: familiarise the participants about recent developments in ICDS programme and training of ICDS functionaries; apprise them about various innovations and new initiatives in ICDS programme; discuss about the implementation of guidelines and instructions issued by Government of India for implementation of ICDS; and prepare an action plan on strengthening quality of ICDS programme. In all twenty-five participants attended the training.

• Sensitisation Programme on Issues Relating to Women and Children for       Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions is being organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 26-28 October, 2009 with the objectives to develop clear perspective about situation of women and children in their respective regions; create awareness about the existing policies and programmes for empowerment of women and development of children; provide information about the existing legislative measures for prevention of violence against women and children; and orient them to their role and responsibilities as elected representatives of people. Thirty-seven participants are attending the training.

• State Level Workshop on Gender Budgeting is being organised by    Headquarters from 26 -28 October, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants on the concept and the need for gender-based approach for budgeting; apprise them of its positive contributions to the economic and social development of the country; orient them on the tools of gender budgeting; and enable them to dovetail gender budget concept in projects and programmes to be undertaken by them and disseminate information widely. Fifty - one participants are attending the workshop.

• Forthcoming Programmes of the Month :

  1. Training of Trainers of AWTCs/ MLTCs on New WHO Child Growth Standards in ICDS on 28-30 October 2009 by Regional Centre, Indore.

  2. Workshop for School Teachers on Identification and Management of   Scholastic Problems of Children on 28 October, 2009 by Regional Centre, Bangalore.

  3. Sensitisation Programme for CWCs/JJBs/NGOs Representatives on Juvenile Justice Act 2006 and ICPS (in collaboration with CINI, Kolkata) on 28-30 October, 2009 by Headquarters.

  4. Sensitisation Programme for DPOs on Nutrition Issues with Special Focus on Prevention and Reduction of Malnutrition in Children on28-30 October, 2009 by Regional Centre, Lucknow.

  5. Awareness Generation Camps for Volunteers of NGOs on Domestic Violence Act from 29-30 October, 2009 by Regional Centre, Indore.

  6. Workshop for Parents on Identification and Management of Scholastic       Problems of Children on 30 October, 2009 by Regional Centre, Bangalore.

November  2009

• Two Job Training Courses for CDPOs/ACDPOs are being organised  by       Regional Centre, Indore and Regional Centre, Guwahati from 3 November - 3      December 2009 and 16 November- 16 December 2009 respectively with the objectives to: orient the trainee CDPOs/ ACDPOs about ICDS programme – its philosophy, objectives, package of services and beneficiaries; familiarise them with their role and responsibilities vis-a-vis job responsibilities of other block functionaries in coordination, supervision, and  management of ICDS project; discuss with them the recent developments and thrusts in ICDS programme; share with them the need, importance and strategies for convergence of services at various  levels of implementation; develop their requisite skills required for guiding grassroots level functionaries in preschool education, health & nutrition and community participation; and equip them with knowledge for effective leadership, supportive supervision and management of ICDS Projects. In all  thirty-two participants are attending the courses.

• Orientation Training on Community Based Rehabilitation for Persons   with Disabilities for the Functionaries of Voluntary Organisations was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 3–6 November, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness about various types of disabilities; impart knowledge on various legal provisions; orient the participants about the community based rehabilitation models; and build capacity of VOs to promote and protect the rights of people with disabilities. Twenty participants attended the training.

• National Level Sensitization Programme on Prevention of Female           Foeticide and Infanticide for NGOs and Para Medical Staff was organised by Headquarters from 4-6 November, 2009 with the objectives  to: sensitise the participants on issues of gender violence with special reference to female foeticide and infanticide; sensitise them to the magnitude of the problem and its overall impact on status of women, discuss the existing policies and legislation to curb female foeticide and infanticide; and identify strategies for strengthening the existing mechanism to curb these practices. Thirty-three participants attended the programme.

• Two Orientation Training for State / District Programme Officers and Deputy Directors Dealing with ICDS were organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati and Regional Centre, Bangalore from 4-6 November, 2009 and 18- 20 November, 2009 respectively with the objectives to: familiarise the participants about recent developments in ICDS programme and training of ICDS functionaries; apprise them about various innovations and new  initiatives in ICDS programme; discuss about the implementation of guidelines and instructions issued by Government of India for implementation of ICDS; and prepare an action plan on strengthening quality of ICDS programme. In all thirty-eight participants attended the training.

• Refresher Course for CDPOs/ACDPOs was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 9-13 November, 2009. The main objectives of the course were to: assess training needs of CDPOs/ACDPOs; review the implementation of ICDS scheme with regard to its various aspects; provide a forum for sharing of experiences with the participants; apprise them about the recent developments and trends in ICDS programme; and sharpen their communication, counselling and managerial skills. Twenty -two participants attended the course.

• Orientation Training for VOs on Financial Management and Reporting Skills was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 9-13 November, 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: discuss the need and importance of financial planning and reporting; impart knowledge on need for developing effective internal controls and accounting systems; develop skills of functionaries in budgeting and maintaining books of accounts; and discuss Income tax rules and procedures. Twenty participants attended the training.

• Orientation Course on Legal Provisions and Safeguards for Protection of Women for Voluntary Organisations was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 9-13 November, 2009. The main objectives of the course were to: create awareness among participants about legal and constitutional rights; create awareness about legal provisions and safeguards for protection of women; provide information about legal machineries dealing with care, protection and justice; and facilitate participants to develop action plan for addressing women issues/rights for justice. Twenty-four participants attended the course.

• Skill Training of Trainers of AWTCs/MLTCs on Infant and Young Child Feeding and Counselling (IYCF) was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 9-14 November, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitise the participants about the optimal infant and young child feeding practices; create awareness about the policies, programmes and plans for health and nutrition of women and children; highlight fundamental factors affecting feeding practices for infants          and young children; enhance counselling skills on infants and young child feeding practices; and evolve strategies to protect, promote and support optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Twenty-five participants attended the training.

• Two Orientation Programmes on Issues Relating to Child Rights and Child Protection for School Principals and Teachers were organised by Regional Centre Guwahati and Headquarters from11-12 November, 2009 and 19-20 November, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants about the conceptual framework of child rights and protection; create awareness on policies, programmes and various legislations for children; and enable them to understand the existing service delivery mechanisms. In all seventy-seven participants attended the programmes.

• Sensitization Training on Protection of Women against Domestic Violence for College Teachers was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 11 -13 November, 2009 with the objectives to: discuss the trends in Domestic Violence over the past decade and the measures adopted to combat it; create awareness on the provisions of the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence’ Act, 2005; and orient the college teachers to take a proactive role in bringing an awareness among the students on the issue. Thirty-eight participants attended the training.

• Sensitisation Programme for the Functionaries of Voluntary Organisations and Government Officials on Women’s Empowerment was organised by Headquarters from 16-20 November, 2009 with the objectives to: familiarise the participants with the policies and programmes of women empowerment; sensitise the participants on gender issues and how to incorporate it in the agenda of voluntary agencies; discuss the role of voluntary organisations in empowerment of women; and provide insight on formulation of  gender sensitive projects. Thirty-four participants attended the training.

• Orientation Course on Prevention of Trafficking of Women and Children for Police Officers was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 17-19 November, 2009 with the objectives to: create awareness about the magnitude of the problem of trafficking; discuss concept, trends and dimensions of trafficking in India; familiarise them with the rescue operations, post rescue care and rehabilitation process; help develop communication and counselling strategies for survivors; and critically analyse the role of police in prevention of trafficking. Sixteen Police Officers attended the course.

•  Workshop on Prevention of Domestic Violence for Personnel Involved in Implementation of Domestic Violence Act 2005 was organised by Regional Centre, Indore on 23 November, 2009 with the objectives to: assess procedural problems of registering a complaint and filling-up of Direct Incidence Report; problems and issues faced by Protection Officers while implementing the law; strategy to promote coordination between the Law Enforcement Agency and Protection Officers of Department of Women and Child Development; and formulate strategies for streamlining the cases on domestic violence.  Seventy-seven participants attended the workshop.

• Skill Training of Trainers of AWTCs/MLTCs on PLA Techniques was organised by Headquarters from 23-27 November, 2009 with the objectives to: develop understanding of concept, principles and techniques of PLA;  highlight the need and importance of PLA techniques in community participation especially for women and child welfare/development programmes;  impart theoretical and practical training in conducting PLA; and  sensitise the participants in evolving plan of action for the development of women and children with the help of PLA techniques. Fourteen participants attended the training.

• Orientation Training on Establishing and Managing a Voluntary Organisation was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 23-27 November, 2009 with the objectives to: share the concept and relevance of voluntary action and social development in India; orient the participants about how to establish a voluntary organisation, process of Institution building, administration and management; help them learn planning and designing project proposals; orient them about ways and means of resource mobilization from various sources and effective financial management; and discuss issues related to good governance, accountability and transparency in voluntary organisations. Twelve participants attended the training.

• Sensitisation Programme for CWCs/JJBs/NGOs Representatives on Juvenile Justice Act 2006 and ICPS is being organised by Headquarters from 25-27 November, 2009 with the objectives to: acquaint the participants about Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS); sensitise and orient them to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006; orient them about the roles and responsibilities of different personnel involved in the implementation of ICPS and Juvenile Justice Act; discuss the role of voluntary agencies and community in ICPS and Juvenile Justice Act; and discuss the procedures for speedy disposal of case under Juvenile Justice Act. Thirty-five participants are attending the training.

• Forthcoming Programmes of the Month

  1. Orientation Course on Reproductive and Child Health, Family Life Education and HIV/AIDS from 30 November- 4 December, 2009 by Headquarters.

  2. Training of Grant Receiving NGOs on the Scheme of Ujjawala from 30   November- 4 December, 2009 by Headquarters.

  3. Training on Fund Raising Techniques and Resource Management for Voluntary Organisations from 30 November- 4 December, 2009 by Regional Centre, Guwahati.

Visit of Smt. Krishna Tirath, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Women and Child Development to NIPCCD Regional Centre, Guwahati

 

Smt. Krishna Tirath, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Women and Child Development visited NIPCCD Regional Centre, Guwahati on 31st October 2009. At NIPCCD Regional Centre, Guwahati she paid floral tribute to Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi who lost her life to terrorism on this day twenty five years ago and took a pledge alongwith the other dignitaries present on the occasion of ‘Sankalp Divas’ to fight terrorism that is adversely affecting women and children of the State of Assam. The dignitaries and others present on the occasion included Shri. Akon Bora, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare, Government of Assam, Shri. H. K. Sarma, Commissioner and Secretary, Social Welfare, Government of Assam, Dr. A.K. Gopal, Director, NIPCCD, Shri. O.P. Srohe, Deputy Secretary (Trg.), MWCD,  Shri. S. K. Srivastava, Joint Director, NIPCCD, Dr. Bandana Bhuyan, Regional Director, NIPCCD Regional Centre, Guwahati, officials of Social Welfare Department, Government of Assam and other faculty and staff members of NIPCCD Regional Centre, Guwahati. During her visit, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Women and Child Development visited Anganwadi Centre at Ganesh Nagar and discussed with the concerned AWW and the CDPO on the modalities of providing services to children from birth to three years.

December  2009

• Sensitisation Programme for Principals and Teachers on Child Mental Health  was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow from 1- 2 December,  2009 with the objectives to: sensitize the participants  on learning and behavioural problems in children; develop their skills in identification of children with these problems; and    enable them to develop a strategy for seeking timely intervention from specialized  agencies. Twenty participants attended the programme.

• Sensitization Programme for Instructors of MLTCs/AWTCs on Prevention of Micronutrient Malnutrition was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 2-4 December, 2009 with the objectives to: sensitize the Instructors of MLTCs/AWTCs towards the issue of micronutrient deficiency; enhance their knowledge on types, functions, sources, causes, symptoms and management of micronutrient deficiency disorders; and develop their skill to effectively deal with the topics of Micronutrient Malnutrition in the training programmes of AWWs and Supervisors. Twenty-six participants attended the programme.

• Regional Consultation of the Members of the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 3-4 December, 2009 with the objectives to: review the status of implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 and its Amendment Act 2006 by States; discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Chairpersons/Members of Juvenile Justice Boards; discuss the relevance of non-institutional services under the Juvenile Justice Act to facilitate effective rehabilitation and social integration of children including difficulties faced by them;  and develop State Specific Action Plan for proper and effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act. Twenty participants attended the meet.

• Street Theater for Promoting Quality Parenting in ICDS  was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from  7- 9 December, 2009 with the objectives to: discuss the utility or theatre formats in ICDS; develop a script for promoting quality parenting in ICDS; and enable the participants to use developed script for street theatre in ICDS. Forty-five participants attended the training.

• Regional Training Programme on Child Rights for Panchayati Raj Institutions(PRI) Functionaries and concerned Government Officials and NGOs was organised by Headquarters in collaboration with NCPCR from 7-9 December, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the delegates about the rights of the children and need of its protection; orient them on role of Panchayats in protecting the child rights; prepared trainers for trainings on child rights for Panchayats functionaries at district, sub-district and block level; promote child rights through PRIs; and evolve mechanisms for monitoring child rights by Panchayats. Twenty-six participants attended the training.

• Training on Mobilization and Management of Community Resources for Voluntary Organisations was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 7-10 December, 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: enhance the knowledge and understanding of the participants to the techniques for mobilizing and managing community resources: and reduce their dependency on donor agencies by developing necessary skills and awareness to adopt the techniques as a sustainable alternative for programme implementation. Forty participants attended the training.

• Sensitisation Programme on Supportive Interventions for Children with Learning and Behaviour Problems for Principals and Teachers of Primary Schools was organised by Headquarters from 7-11 December, 2009 with the objectives to: enable the participants to understand the challenges of children in contemporary society and the role of schools in supporting their development; orient them to the various learning and behaviour difficulties in children; enhance their ability to identify early symptoms of learning and behaviour problems in children; and critically appraise them with the strategies to promote emotional wellbeing and achievement in children. Twenty-six participants attended the programme.

• Two Refresher Courses for CDPOs/ACDPOs was organised by Regional Centre, Lucknow and Headquarters from 7-11 December and 14-18 December,  2009 resectively. The main objectives of these courses were to: assess training needs of CDPOs/ACDPOs; review the implementation of ICDS scheme with regard to its various aspects; provide a forum for sharing of experiences with the participants; apprise them about the recent developments and trends in ICDS programme; and sharpen their communication, counselling and managerial skills. In all thirty-seven participants attended these courses.

• Orientation Training on Counseling and Case Intervention for the Functionaries of Childline was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 7-11 December 2009 with the objectives to: discuss and understand the needs and problems of children in difficult circumstances; sensitize them on the role of child line in dealing with children in difficult circumstances; make them aware of the concept and methods of case intervention; and improve skills in counseling techniques.  Nine participants attended the training.

• Awareness Generation Camp for Volunteers of NGOs on Domestic Violence Act was organised by Regional Centre, Guwahati from 14-15 December, 2009.   The main objectives of the programme were to: orient the Volunteers to the provisions of the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence’ Act, 2005; make them aware about the procedures for enlisting as Service Providers and discuss on the roles and responsibilities of the Protection Officers, Service Providers and other Organisations in combating Domestic Violence. Forty-two participants attended the camp.

• Training of Trainers(ToT) on Juvenile Justice System and ICPS for Delhi Police and Master Trainers from Voluntary Organiations of Delhi was organised by Headquarters from 14-18 December, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants on UNCRC and Constitutional safeguards for children; enable them to develop and understanding of the Juvenile Justice System; facilitate them to identify and analyse linkages, coordination mechanisms and challenges in implanting the Juvenile Justice law; develop a Plan of Action for capacity building of key personnel concerned with children protection for child-friendly State of Delhi; and sensitise and orient them to the main features of ICPS and their role and responsibilities in ICPS. Nineteen participants attended the training.

• Orientation Training on Child Rights and Child Protection for Superintendents of Homes/ Probation/Welfare Officers/ VOs was organised by Regional Centre, Indore from 14-18 December 2009. The main objectives of the training were to: orient the participants about the conceptual framework of Child Rights and Protection; enable them to understand service delivery mechanisms and legal provisions; and create an understanding of the good child protection practices including various legislations, policies and programmes etc. Nineteen participants attended the training.

• Workshop on Parents on Education was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore on 16 December, 2009 with the objectives to: facilitate the participants adequate understanding about the needs and the scholastic problems of children; orient them about emerging trends in handling children with poor scholastic performance; and orient them on the need and importance of early intervention. Forty-eight participants attended the workshop.

• Sensitisation Programme on Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006  was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore from 21-23 December, 2009. The main objectives of the programme were to: sensitize and orient the participants to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 and its Amendment Act 2006; create clarity and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different personnel involved in the implementation of the Act; facilitate sharing of best practices at regional level for strengthening implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act; create awareness on the role of voluntary agencies and community as provided for in the Act; and create an understanding of the concept of rehabilitation and social reintegration and to enable effective options assessment. Twenty-nine participants attended the programme.

• Training on Counselling Skills and Support Services for Police Personnel of CAW Cells is being organised by Headquarters from 21-24 December, 2009 with the objectives to: develop clear perspectives among participants about gender based violence; provide insights on the policies and legal safeguards to curb  the problem; provide information about the existing support services for women in distress; and facilitate them to build capacities to organise counselling and psycho-social interventions for women victims of violence. Sixteen police personnel of Delhi Police attending the training.

• Workshop for School Teachers on Identification and Management of   Scholastic Problems of Children was organised by Regional Centre, Bangalore on 23 December, 2009 with the objectives to: orient the participants about the psychosocial needs of the children; orient them to the scholastic problems of children and its management; and sensitise them to the need and importance of early intervention. Twenty-one participants attended the workshop.