LAHORE, Oct 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Saturday visited the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Lahore to review the standard of facilities, including accommodation, food, education and training provided to orphaned, destitute and vulnerable children residing there. Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore Kaleem Yousaf, Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Rabia Altaf and representatives of allied departments accompanied him during the visit. The DC inspected various wards, the nursery, play …
DC orders improved care, education and healthcare for children at CPWB
LAHORE, Oct 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz on Saturday visited the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Lahore to review the standard of facilities, including accommodation, food, education and training provided to orphaned, destitute and vulnerable children residing there.
Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore Kaleem Yousaf, Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Rabia Altaf and representatives of allied departments accompanied him during the visit.
The DC inspected various wards, the nursery, play area and other sections of the bureau and reviewed cleanliness arrangements. He also interacted with the children and inquired about their well-being.
During the visit, he directed the relevant officials to ensure high standards of care, food and accommodation for the children. He stressed the need to further improve the nursery and play area to provide a conducive environment for children’s recreation, learning and development. He also directed the officials to maintain cleanliness across all sections, utilise available resources for quality education and training, and ensure the effective functioning of the children’s healthcare and medical examination system.
The DC further emphasised effective coordination among the relevant departments and called for transparent and regular monitoring of welfare-related activities.
On the occasion, DC Muhammad Ali Ejaz said the care, protection and proper upbringing of orphaned and vulnerable children were among the state’s foremost responsibilities. He said providing children with a safe future, quality education and a healthy environment remained a top priority. He added that all available resources would be utilised to help children residing at the bureau become productive and active members of society, while efforts to ensure their welfare and well-being would continue with full commitment.
