National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Its mandate is to ensure that all laws, policies, and programmes relating to children conform to the child rights framework enshrined in the Constitution of India and in India's obligations under international conventions, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). NCPCR monitors the implementation of child rights across sectors including education, health, juvenile justice, and child labour.
- Established under: Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
- Under administrative control of: Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Composition: Chairperson and 6 members, covering diverse domains including education, health, and child welfare.
- Mandate: Address rights of children (0–18 years); examine complaints of rights violations; review laws; recommend amendments.
- Similar state-level bodies: State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) — the Kerala panel making this recommendation is such a body.
- NCPCR's pandemic-era digital study: Found 60% of children in 6 states were using phones for messaging; 38% of 10-year-olds had Facebook accounts; 37% reported reduced concentration.
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