First cradle point in Jaintia Hills set up at Umkiang PHC

SHILLONG: The first-ever cradle point in East Jaintia Hills was inaugurated at Umkiang PHC on Wednesday.
This was informed by West and East Jaintia Hills District Child Protection Officer Dr. R.M. Lamare, during the one-day awareness programme on Integrated Child Protection Scheme and setting up of the cradle point held at Umkiang PHC in East Jaintia Hills on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Lamare said the objective of the Government in setting up of such cradle point was to save precious lives of abandoned children.
She also informed that abandoning a child should not be encouraged at any cost and added that the setting up of the cradle point is meant to give a child the right to live and the right of survival.
Dr. Lamare further said the parents should take proper care for their children and that the parents should make sure their child get vaccinated on time.
She also informed that the Government would provide financial assistance for pregnant women provided they complete all the necessary tests and checkup before the delivery.
She also said that through a scheme an amount of Rs.3000 is being provided for pregnant mothers who belong to the BPL category and added that under the Child Welfare Committee the right to safety of a child is guaranteed.