This is the draft safeguarding protocol for the SAMA Snehitharus (referring to the Lay Counsellors) of the SAMA project feasibility/ acceptability stage (hereafter Stage 2). This document primarily details safeguarding adolescents from potential risks potential safeguarding risks to adolescent participants that may arise from their participation in intervention activities as well as research activities related to intervention in SAMA Stage 2 and our protocol to both minimise the potential for harm and to respond when harm or need for intervention is identified. Stage 2 will involve SAMA Snehitharus, adolescents, parents and teachers. It includes a step-by-step guide to safeguarding to be adhered to by the SAMA Snehitharus of the SAMA Team.