SAMVEDNA

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• With the objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele- Counselling to children through SAMVEDNA. 

• It is a toll-free helpline through which children affected during COVID-19 pandemic are provided counseling. 

Key Points: 

• SAMVEDNA is 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. 

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is providing Tele-Counselling to children through SAMVEDNA. 

• The tele-counselling is being provided through a network of qualified Experts/Counselors/ Psychologists. 

• It is for psychological support to children to address their stress, anxiety, fear and other issues during the Pandemic. 

• The tele-counselling is provided to the children under three categories: 

• Children who are in Quarantine/isolation/COVID Care centers; 

• Children who have COVID positive parents or family members and near ones; and 

• Children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19 Pandemic