Awareness programme held

A REPORTER
SHILLONG, May 21: An awareness programme on Integrated Child Protection Scheme and setting of Cradle Point was held at Umkiang PHC, East Jaintia Hills on May 20. Speaking on the occasion, District Health & Medical Officer, East Jaintia Hills District Dr. Lamare lauded the organizers for conducting such programme and also informed the first ever Cradle Point in Jaintia Hills is being set up at Umkiang, PHC. "The objective of the government in setting up of such point is to save the precious life of an abandoned child," said Dr Lamare.