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Protection of Child Rights
Protection of Child Rights
Protection of Child Rights
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has been constituted by the
Government of India under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, and
is mandated to function for the protection and promotion of child rights.
The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of
o Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 .
o Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 .
o Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 .
India has acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1992 which is an
international treaty that makes it incumbent upon the signatory States to take all necessary
steps to protect children's rights enumerated in the Convention.
Appointment:
o The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the Central
government.
o The Chairperson shall be appointed on the recommendation of the three members
committee constituted by the Central government under the chairmanship of
the Minister of Education.
Removal: The Central Government may by order remove the Chairperson or any other
Member from office if the Chairperson other Member:
o Is adjudged insolvent.
o Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his
office.
o Refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting.
o Is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.
o Has so abused his office as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public
interest.
o Is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense, which in the opinion of the
Central Government, involves moral turpitude.
Note: No person shall be removed until that person has been given an opportunity of being
heard in the matter.
What are the various initiatives taken by NCPCR to carry out its mandate?
Here are some of the initiatives taken by NCPCR to carry out its mandate:
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) e-Box
o It is an online complaint box for reporting child sexual abuse.
o It is an NCPCR initiative to help children report such crimes directly to the Commission.
o The online complaint management system enables easy reporting and timely action against the
offenders under the POCSO Act, 2012.
Samvardhan
o The Commission initiated an exercise of vulnerability mapping through the
programme Samvardhan to Combat Child Trafficking along with other existing mechanisms.
MASI App
o The Commission has developed an application “MASI”- Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection for
real-time monitoring of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across the country.
GHAR - GO
o NCPCR has developed and launched a portal, namely GHAR - GO Home and Re-Unite (Portal for
Restoration and Repatriation of Child).
o The GHAR portal has been developed to digitally monitor and track the restoration and repatriation
of children.
What are the key recommendations for the effective functioning of NCPCR?
Some of the recommendations include:
Increase funding: NCPCR should be provided with more financial resources to enable it to carry out
its functions and mandate effectively.
Strengthen legal powers: NCPCR should be granted more legal powers, such as the power to issue
binding orders and impose fines, to enable it to take more effective action in cases of violations of
child rights.
Raise awareness: NCPCR should work to increase awareness of its existence and the services it
provides, particularly among disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
Enhance capacity to enforce recommendations: NCPCR should be given more authority to
ensure that its recommendations are implemented by government agencies and other organizations.
Empower children: NCPCR should prioritize the participation and empowerment of children in its
work and decision-making processes.