Justice Tashi Rabstan Reviews Operations at Open Shelter Home for Girls and State Adoption Agency

In order to review the effective functioning and operational protocols of Child Care Institutions, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, (Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority) today visited the Open Shelter Home for Girls and State Adoption Agency (Phulwari) at Sanatnagar, Srinagar.

On his arrival, Justice Tashi, who was accompanied by Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary J&K Legal Services Authority and Muzamil Hayat Kabli, Under Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority was warmly received by Mukhtair Ahmad, District Social Welfare Officer, Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority Srinagar, Satinder Kour, Superintendent, Open Shelter Homeand Ms. Ulfat, in-charge Phulwari.

During his visit, Justice Tashi Rabstanconducted an in-depth review of the facilities and protocols maintained by the State Adoption Agency (SAA) in adoptions and the Open Shelter Home for Girls.

The visit entailed a meticulous examination of every facet, from the kitchen to the counselling room, from recreation facilities to skill development programs. Justice Tashi stressed on the availability of security measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras in and around the premises, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the inmates. Justice Tashi, with his discerning eye and compassionate heart, emphasized the significance of providing a nurturing environment for the girls under the care of Phulwari, along with ensuring transparent and efficient adoption procedures.

The staff of the Phulwari during interaction with Justice Tashi raised concern of non-availability of Physiotherapist and speech therapist for the specially abled children regarding which Justice Tashi issued on-spot instructions to District Social Welfare Officer, Srinagar to immediately search and engage specialists to ensure resolution of the issue.

While expressing satisfaction regarding the facilities available at Phulwari, Justice Tashi appreciated the efforts of Social Welfare Department and the staff deputed at the Centre for taking due care of the children.