In the Government of Puducherry, an Observation Home and Special School
was started in the year 1967 (October) under the Children Act, 1960 in
Ariyankuppam, to train, educate and to rehabilitate the neglected,
uncontrollable and delinquent children.
2. The Government
of India recently enacted Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)
Act 2000, to suit the recent development in the field of Child Welfare.
Based on the Juvenile justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
2000, the Government of Puducherry has made the Puducherry Juvenile
Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules 2002 vide G.O.Ms.No.16/2002
Wel(SW-II) dated 22nd March 2002.
3. This institution is covering the whole Union Territory
of Puducherry (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam).
4. This Institution functions in a four fold
manner.
(a) Observation Home
(b) Children Home
(c) Special
Home
(d) After Care Organization.
5. The Government of Puducherry, certify the Observation
Home and Special School, Ariyankuppam as a fit Institution for the
implementation of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
2000 vide G.O.Ms.No.2/2003-Wel(SW-V) dt. 27.01.2003.
6. MODE OF ADMISSION : The Children are admitted into this Home by the
Juvenile Justice Board / Child Welfare Committee and they are discharged
after their detention period is over.
7. As per G.O.Ms.No.39/2003(SW-V), dt.19.09.2003, the Lt.
Governor of Puducherry is pleased to constitute one selection Committee
for the purpose of Selection of Members under the Chairperson of a Retired
I.A.S. Officer. The Director of Social Welfare Department, Puducherry is a
Member Secretary. Based on the recommendation of the Selection Committee,
the Child Welfare Committee, and Juvenile Justice Board were constituted
recently.
8. Facilities provided : General Education and Vocational
training in Carpentry, Tailoring, Two Wheeler Mechanism, Rattening and
Musical Band are imparted to all the children until they completed their
committal period.
9. One School upto fifth Std. also function under the
control of the Assistant Director. After 5th Std, in all Examinations,
Education Departments Rules are followed.
10. After fifth Std, if they are willing to continue their
vocational training, they are given full time course in the vocational
subjects. Upto 5th Std. half a day general education and half a day
vocational training. After passing 8th Std, they are sent to regular schools for
further studies. The Central Government Sports Unit at Puducherry extended
full sponsorship to two children of this Home for the purpose of their
education.
11. There is also a library to provide opportunity for
children to spend their leisure time, to improve their knowledge. Other
recreational facilities are Television and Radio. Annual Day is conducted every year,
on that day, other children who
win in the games and other competitions such as drawing, singing are also given
prizes. The best child (without any remark in this home) is selected as a
good child and he is also awarded with a prize. Educational tour is also
arranged (outside Puducherry) once in a year.
12. Diet and Non Diet : Rice issued is 500 gm per day
to each child. Morning we provide idli, uppuma, pongal etc., weekly mutton
or chicken, egg or fish issued. Monthly on special occasion special diet
such as sweet pongal, payasam, vadai, kesari and appalam provided. Apart
from this, it is provided to each child, coconut oil, gingilee oil, tooth
powder, washing soap, bath soap, and comb each month. Tooth brush and face
powder issued once in 3 months.
13. Uniform and Bedding :
The following dresses issued
to children
BOYS
T.C. shirt (colour) 4
T. C. Half Pant (colour)
4
T.C. shirt white 1
T.C. Pant 1
Tie 1
Guards shoe with socks 1 pair
Jatty 4
Banian
4
GIRLS
T.C. Skirt and Blouse 4 sets
Blouse and
half saree 4 sets
Skirts and Shirt 4 sets
BEDDING
Mat 1 Each year
Towel 2
Chappal 1 pair
Soap box 1
Pillow 1 once in 2 years
Pillow covers 2
Bed Sheet 1
14. Medical Care : A Staff Nurse is posted to check up
the health of the children every day. A small dispensary is run by the
Staff Nurse for emergency purpose. The medicines purchased after the
recommendation of the Medical Officer of the nearby Medical Center.
Each Juvenile admitted in the Home shall medically examined by the Medical
Officer within 24 hours. No surgical treatment shall be carried out
without the consent of the parent. A health card for each
Juvenile
shall be maintained on the basis of quarterly medical check up.
15. Leave : The child may be allowed to go on leave, to
stay with his family for special occasions, school holidays emergencies
and on festival days. The period of leave is 7 days excluding the day of
the journey. To take leave, the parent of the child submit application,
with the reason specified, in advance to the Assistant Director. The
reason stated is genuine, he recommend for leave to the Director and after
approval the leave granted to him.
One escort provided by the Home and the to and fro fare
will be borne by the parents.
16. If the child runs away from the family during leave
period, the parent first inform the Assistant Director, try to trace and
send the child to the Home. If the child is not traced, or return to the
Home after the expiry of leave, the case referred to the Police.
17. After Care : As a rehabilitation measure subject to
satisfying certain conditions the inmates on discharge are provided with
tools as they trained in vocational course on free of cost, to start their
profession independently to lead their life.
18. The area Probation Officer is appointed as the After Care Officer
in respect of ex-pupils for the period of 3 years to supervise and help to
settle down in their life.
