The Central Child Welfare Board (CCWB) has drawn the attention of the concerned authorities for the protection of the children in the areas affected by floods and landslides.

Issuing a press statement by the Executive Director of the Board Tarak Dhital here Thursday, the Board commended the relief and rescue operation undertaken by the Central and the District Disaster Rescue Committee, District Administration Office and security bodies in various flood and landslide-hit areas across the country.

Similarly, the Board has requested the District Child Welfare Boards in the respective areas to take stock of the quake-hit children whereas the stakeholders have been asked to cooperate and collaborate with the District Child Welfare Boards to safeguard these vulnerable groups.

"The daily lives of public in several places have been hit hard by the water-induced disasters occurred since July 25. We appeal one and all to have patience and cooperate with the concerned authority for the relief and rescue efforts," reads the press statement.

The Board in its press release underscored the protection of expecting mothers and children as they are the most vulnerable ones to such disasters. RSS