National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The Commission works under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development, GoI. The Commission began operational on 5th March, 2007.
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Delhi , India |
Area served | India |
Key people | Priyank Kanoongo [1] (Chairman) |
The Commission is mandated under section 13 of CPCR Act, 2005 "to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, 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."[2] As defined by the commission, child includes person up to the age of 18 years.
Activities
Commission had asked to form special cells in schools to solve problems of children. The cell will examine the mental and physical torture against children. Complaints regarding sexual harassment mental harassment, favouritism etc. should be informed to the Taluk/District Legal Services Authority within 48 hours.[3]
Findings
The above said recommendations were based on a survey involving 6,632 students. All of them replied to have been harassed. 75% of them informed of being beaten. 69% did get slaps on their face. 0.4% were given electric shocks by the teachers.
Main recommendations
Seminars should be conducted for teachers to improve their teaching styles. The dignity of a student should be accepted by everyone. Drug addiction, copying, violence etc. should be curtailed. State Commissions of Protection of Child Rights should be established.