Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) prevented 27 child marriages between April and October this year.This involved eight crackdowns each in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Paithan talukas, followed by five actions in Gangapur taluka and one action each in Vaijapur, Kannad, Phulambri and Sillod talukas, among other areas.Vikas Meena, CEO of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad, during a review meeting held recently, demanded that vigil be stepped up to prevent child marriages.The DCPU has been told to work in coordination with different government departments. Child marriages have to be ended with joint efforts and mass awareness, he said. The CEO said child marriage causes serious health risk to girls as well as their children.Schools and local self-governing bodies have to play a crucial role in spreading public awareness about the ill effects of child marriages. Measures such as counselling of parents, street plays and screening of documentaries can prove effective in spreading mass awareness, he said. The Zilla Parishad administration has stressed on implementation of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme of the government for empowerment of girls. Education is a tool that enables girls to become part of the mainstream society. It enlightens them about their rights and means to fight for them, the Zilla Parishad (ZP) authorities said. The District Child Protection Unit authorities have appealed to the public at large to contact 1098 or 112 to give tip-offs about child marriages, if any.We also published the following articles recentlyMakers of Doree and channel join forces with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani shares, "Raising awareness of our Childline India 1098 helpline amongst viewers"TV channel Colors has partnered with the Ministry of Women and Child Developments Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative to launch a new show called Doree. The show aims to raise awareness about the issue of girl child abandonment and address gender bias. As part of the collaboration, the channel will promote the Childline India helpline number for those seeking assistance for abandoned girl children. The show revolves around a six-year-old girl fighting against a patriarchal society for her rights.Florida child calls 911 to give hug to copA child in Florida called 911 to give a hug to a deputy, capturing a sweet moment on camera. Deputy Pracht responded to the call but realized it wasnt an emergency. When he arrived at the house, the child explained that he wanted to give the deputy a hug. Pracht used the opportunity to explain to the child that 911 is only for emergencies. The sheriffs office appreciated the childs kindness but reminded everyone about the appropriate use of emergency services.Waterlogging in Mormugao talukaUnseasonal rain in Vasco caused flooding in several areas, including the SAG ground where the final matches of lawn ball for the National Games were scheduled. Motorists also faced inconvenience due to waterlogged roads. The heavy rainfall also damaged Narkasur effigies. However, play resumed later in the day at the SAG ground.

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