SAMVEDNA

SAMVEDNA

Question: Which organisation has launched a telephonic counseling helpline named SAMVEDNA to provide psycho-social mental support for Children affected during COVID 19 Pandemic?
a) NITI Aayog
b) National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences
c) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
d) None of the above
Ans: c
Facts

  • National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a Tele-Counselling facility for children called SAMVEDNA(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. This service is exclusively for children .

By kameshwar shukla

Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1719426#:~:text=With%20an%20objective%20of%20providing,Health%20Vulnerability%20through%20Emotional%20Development