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