Team Herald
PANJIM: The status report of the Goa Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GCPCR) on the State-run protection home for children stated that the inmates in conflict with law and those in need of care and protection are segregated, unlike in the past when they were kept at one place.
The report, tabled on the floor of the House by Women and Child Minister Vishwajit Rane during the recently concluded Assembly session, proposes that there is no need to provide additional funds and facilities at Apna Ghar.
“The segregation of the boys between those who need care and protection and those who are in conflict with law has been made. Segregation is being done, JJB (conflict with law) boys are shifted in the 1st floor and CWC (care and protection) boys are shifted in the ground floor age wise in the recently new inaugurated building,” Rane said, responding to a question tabled by Congress MLA Antonio Caetano Fernandes.
“Though the inmates have complained that they feel bored to stay in for the entire duration, the outdoor playground is not suitable for them to play. Books are provided by the mobile library van which comes every Monday at 3.00 to 5.00 pm in Apna Ghar premises. The proposal of installation of TV is under consideration” he said
The minister, referring to the report, also said that there are seven security personnel appointed round the clock on contract basis.
“A male intern counsellor has been appointed and appointment of male counsellor on regular basis is under process. The inmates are provided with proper food with every alternate day they are given non vegetarian food like fish, chicken and egg and vegetarian food,” the report states.
Recently some NGOs had raised queries with the working of Apna Ghar demanding immediate action by the minister.
