# Child safety awareness campaigns in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-safety-awareness-campaigns-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-22T12:47:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Educational initiatives have been implemented to teach children about personal safety and legal protections. These programs focus on helping students distinguish between ‘good touch’ and ‘bad touch’, encouraging them to react firmly to inappropriate behavior and report incidents to trusted adults or via the 1098 child helpline.

In Haryana, the Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) conducted a large-scale statewide campaign between May 13 and August 15. The initiative reached 310,841 students across 1,731 schools through 2,296 programs. These sessions utilized age-appropriate discussions to cover the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, alongside topics such as cyber safety, the responsible use of technology, and the prevention of exploitation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Haryana student awareness campaign reaches 310,000 children

The Haryana State Legal Services Authority sensitized over 310,000 students on the POCSO Act through 2,296 awareness programs held across 1,731 schools to promote child safety and legal literacy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haryana-student-awareness-campaign-reaches-310000-children

### 2026-08-19: Child safety awareness programs educate students on personal boundaries

Awareness programs are educating children on identifying ‘good touch’ and ‘bad touch’, utilizing the 1098 helpline and POCSO Act information to promote personal safety and secure reporting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/child-safety-awareness-programs-educate-students-on-personal-boundaries

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