Question Q.6GS2GS2
Q.6) 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 is a statutory body responsible for securing the rights of the child. Four Pillars of Children Rights: Right to ProtectionRight to DevelopmentRight to ParticipationRight to Security. Contribution of NCPCR: (1) Conducting Research and Publishing Report on the state of Children. (2) Suggesting law reform and legal changes to Government. (3) Oversee the implementation of POCSO Juvenile Justice Act, RTE Act, etc.
4Investigate into the issues of violence against children. Limitations of NCPCR Ineffectiveness: (1) Mere advisory role ⇒ not binding on the government. (2) Lack of suo-moto power to pursue or award relief. (3) Funding issue - infrastructure, etc. (4) Huge Child labour ⇒ 10 Million (NFHS). (5) How POCSO conviction ⇒ 30% (NJDA). (6) Crumbling state of school infrastructure [?] School college in Rajasthan. NCPCR Act must be overhauled to Strengthen the powers of NCPCR.
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Four Pillars of Children Rights: Right to Protection, Right to Development, Right to Participation, Right to Security
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Topper
GAURAV CHOPRA
AIR 832025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
NCPCR's Role and Contributions
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144
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