Question Q.6GS2GS2
How far do you think has the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) been successful in protecting and promoting child rights in India?
Main Body
NCPCR was est under Protection of Child rights act, 2005 to ensure welfare & wellbeing of children
Successful
1Investigate agencies against child → suo-moto cognizance of violation
2Maharashta child labour case,
3Examined laws & amendments for protection of children
4Prevention of child sexual abuse Act
3Inquire into specific complaints and ensure complete justice
(E) Margin case of child trafficking
1Empowered to act as trial court
5Promote awareness about right Child marriage prevention
(C) child marriage prevention
6Innovative solutions (E) Child helpline for 24x7 acces → 1098
4Grassroot works → engage civil society (E) Bothan NGO concerns
Concerns:
1Recommendatory nature → reports submitted not binding
2Can't penalise or award compers – ation to victims
3Dependency on centre for funds & functioneries
4High vacancies → around 11 post vacant in LoGs
5Non constitutional → less power
6Awareness among children low
7Rising crimes both at sexual about children → ineffective body
Recommendation
a) Can be constitutionalised
b) Mandatory annual reports and disruptions
175 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
NCPCR can be constitutionalised with mandatory annual reports and discussions.
10 words
- covers multiple aspects of child protection
- lists concrete actions and cases
- comprehensive list of concerns
- identifies specific gaps
Topper
ASTHA JAIN
AIR 92025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Writing Stats
185
Total words
4
Paragraphs
structured, point-based
Tone