National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

NCPCR is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.

It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The Commission began operational on 5 March 2007.

As defined by the commission, a child includes a person up to the age of 18 years.

Mandate

The Commission is mandated under section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005 "to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programme, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Commission is Further Mandated To Monitor The Proper And Effective Implementation:-

1. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
3. Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

Members

A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children.

Six members, out of which at least two are women, who are having experience in Education, Child Health, Juvenile justice, Elimination of child labour, Child psychology or sociology Laws relating to children.

The members are appointed by the Central Government for a term of 3 years.

Activities Monitored by NCPCR

The Act that comprised the national commission protection of child rights laid down its operations and critical tasks, which are listed below:

• NCPCR examines cases of violation of child rights and triggers proceedings.
• They are responsible for conducting research in the domain of child rights.
• Start questioning after receiving detailed complaints from minors or their close ones.
• Support children’s rights and encourage the view by organizing conferences, mass campaigns, etc.
• Promote amalgamation of child rights even in schools by instructing and motivating teachers.
• Accountable for sending reports to the Central Government about functioning regulations in this field when required.
• Consider and inspect the safeguards offered for preserving child rights in India under existing laws and guiding standards for their efficient implementation.
• Study recent children’s rights policies, protect them by analyzing treaties and global agencies, and propose modifications when necessary.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights must study the aspects that stop children from enjoying children’s rights so that they can offer therapeutic measures for them. The following can impact the rights of children:

An urge for remedial measures after enquiring about children’s needs for special consideration and protection is initiated in case of

• Minors in disagreement with the rule
• Marginalized and underprivileged children
• Convicts children
• Juveniles who do not have any family.