NCPCR celebrates foundation Day

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19^th Foundation Day on 12th March, 2024 at Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

ABOUT NCPCR

• National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body.
• It was established in March 2007 under an Act of Parliament (December 2005) under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
• The commission’s mandate is to ensure that all laws, policies, programs and administrative systems conform to the vision of the rights of the child as enunciated in the Constitution of India as well as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • A child is defined as a person falling in the age group of 0 to 18 years.
• The Commission is further mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
  • Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• The Commission comprises a Chairperson and six Members appointed by the central government.
  • The members must have a minimum of two women members.