NO.SO (DEV)CPWB/5-1/2021(P-III)
11-March-2025
Home Department, Government Of The Punjab
Punjab Government Moves to Introduce Child Safety Awareness in Schools:
The Government of Punjab has taken a significant step towards child protection and safety by proposing the inclusion of “Good Touch Bad Touch” awareness in the school curriculum. The Home Department Punjab has formally requested the School Education Department to incorporate this crucial topic in the syllabus to help children identify, understand, and report inappropriate behavior.
With the rise in child abuse cases, there is an urgent need for educational institutions to take an active role in empowering students with personal safety knowledge. The Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) is also launching an awareness campaign on this subject to educate children and ensure their protection from potential harm and exploitation.
The government is committed to safeguarding children by implementing preventive education strategies in schools. This initiative will not only help reduce incidents of child abuse but also promote a safer learning environment for students across Punjab.
NO.SO (DEV)CPWB/5-1/2021(P-III)
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
HOME DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore the 11th March, 2025
To
The Secretary,
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF “GOOD TOUCH BAD TOUCH” AWARENESS IN THE SYLABUS
I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that rising incidents of child abuse in recent months underscore the urgent need for a proactive and comprehensive awareness to safeguard children. As a preventive measure, it is crucial to educate children about personal safety and empower them to recognize and report inappropriate behavior.
2. In this regard, School Education Department being a key stakeholder can play its part by raising awareness among children about “good touch bad touch”, by equipping them with the knowledge to recognize and report inappropriate behavior. Therefore, Home Department proposes that a module may be included in the syllabus regarding “good touch bad touch” in order to aware, educate and protect our children from abuse and exploitation.
3. It is further added that Home Department through Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) is working on awareness campaign on “good touch bad touch” and details in this regard will be shared with School Education Department for outreach and children engagement.
4. Foregoing in view, I am further directed to request that keeping in view the sensitivity of the matter, further necessary action may be taken at your end at the earliest, in larger public interest, please.
SECTION OFFICER
(AUTONOMOUS BODIES-I)
Ensuring a Safer Future: The Need for Child Safety Education in Schools:
The proposal to include “Good Touch Bad Touch” awareness in the school curriculum marks a progressive step towards child protection in Punjab. By educating children about personal safety, schools can play a vital role in preventing child abuse and ensuring a secure environment for learning.
The Home Department Punjab, in collaboration with the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB), is actively working on a widespread awareness campaign to engage children and spread knowledge about recognizing and reporting inappropriate behavior. This initiative aligns with global child safety standards and will help create a more informed and aware generation.
Authorities are urged to take immediate action to incorporate this module into the school syllabus. For more government notifications, policy updates, and educational reforms, stay connected with Vocal Pakistan.
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