SAMVEDNA
- May 25, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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SAMVEDNA
Subject : Governance
Context :With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during COVID-19 Pandemic, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele-Counselling to children through SAMVEDNA.
Concept :
- SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance.
- It is a Toll-Free Helpline launched to provide psycho-social mental support for Children affected during COVID 19 Pandemic.
- This service is available on a toll-free No: 1800-121-2830 from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tele counselling is provided to the children under three categories:
Children who are in Quarantine/isolation/COVID Care centers.
Children who have COVID positive parents or family members and near ones.
Children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19 Pandemic.