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Recently, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day.

19th Foundation Day of NCPCR: Key Highlights

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day on 12th March 2024 at Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
• Pariksha Parv Campaign: The Commission invited children from different parts of the country to acknowledge their efforts and participation in the Pariksha Parv campaign. 
  • Pariksha Parv 6.0: To encourage the children one activity was performed,

• • • A small video message from children to express their experiences, patterns, go-to routines etc. about dealing with exam stress/anxiety. 

NCPCR: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

• About: It is a Statutory Body (Established under Section 3 of the Commission for Protection Of Child Rights Act, 2005).
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women & Child Development. 
• Composition: 1 chairman + 6 other members (2 members should be women except the chairman).
• First Chairman: Shanta Sinha, Present Chairman : Priyank Kanungo 
• Tenure & Appointment: 
  • Tenure of Chairperson: 3 years or up to 65 years of Age. 
  • Tenure of Members: 3 years or up to 60 years of age .
  • Appointment: Central Government based on the recommendation of a 3 member select committee, under the chairmanship of minister in charge of Ministry of Women & Child Development. 
• Reappointment: Eligible for up to 2 terms. 
• Power: It has all power of civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 when inquiring into matters under the CPCR Act,2005
• Functions: 
  • Evaluate and assess the safeguards: for protecting child rights and suggest measures for their effective implementation.
  • Reports: Submit annual reports to the central government regarding the functioning of these safeguards.
  • Policy Review and Recommendations: Review international treaties and policies on child rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation. 
  • Inquiry : Investigate violations of child rights and recommend legal action in such cases.
  • Conduct research: in the field of child rights.
  • Spread awareness: about child rights through various means like publications, media, and seminars. 
  • Monitoring and Inspection: Inspect juvenile custodial homes and other institutions for children under the control of the central or state government. 
• Mandate: 
  • To monitor the effective implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; 
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and 
  • Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

News Source: PIB