Tag: NCPCR
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Delhi govt directs schools to comply with child rights panel norms
Delhi government directed all government-aided and unaided recognized private schools to comply with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights' (NCPCR) guidelines on 'Eliminating Corporal Punishment in schools'
December 29, 2022 -
Nearly 51,000 child abuse complaints reach NCPCR in last five years
Government data showed that a maximum number of 9,572 complaints were received from Madhya Pradesh followed by 5,340 complaints from Uttar Pradesh. States like Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh also reported a large number of complaints -- 4,276; 3,205 and 4,685 respectively -- to the NCPCR in the last five years.
October 30, 2022 -
Jharkhand: NCPCR chairperson to meet Dumka DC, SP tomorrow after atrocities against tribal girls
NCPCR team led by Priyank Kanoongo will visit Dumka on 5th September, 2022, the team will also take stock of status of the said incident by convening a meeting with DC, SP, Investigating Officer of the case.
September 4, 2022 -
NCPCR to hold rescue operation at 75 places till 20 June to observe day against Child Labour
The celebration will be held at 75 places as part of the “75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence – “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” in different districts.
June 12, 2022 -
Increasing incidents of child marriage during Akshay Tritiya, NCPCR raises concern
NCPCR has come across several reports that suggest child marriage taking place on May 3 as the day is being celebrated as Akshay Tritiya also known as an Akti/ Akha Teej.
April 8, 2022 -
NCPCR issue notice to ICICI after bank ask orphans to repay home loan
The complaint made to NCPCR states that the particular bank is calling the grandparents of these four siblings in regard to the repayment of the loan taken by the applicant the parents of the minor who succumbed to COVID-19.
April 5, 2022 -
Over 1.47L kids orphaned due to Covid: NCPCR
In the backdrop of the pandemic, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all district magistrates (DMs) to engage with District Legal Service Authority (DLSA)
January 18, 2022 -
NCPCR writes to Delhi govt over medical negligence by Mohalla clinics
In the letter, Priyank Kanoongo, Chairperson of NCPCR wrote, "The Commission has taken cognizance under section 13 (1)(j) of CPCR act, 2005 of a media report dated January 9, 2022, regarding a case of dextromethorphan poisoning after a Mohalla clinic prescribed the dextromethorphan syrup to a minor girl resulting the toddler becoming seriously ill."
January 11, 2022 -
NCPCR sends notice to police over lynching of Dalit youth in Alwar
Yogesh's father, in his complaint said that his son was surrounded by Rashid, Sajeet Pathan, Mubina and four other people who accused him of hitting 'their' girl. Soon after, they started beating him with sticks and rods. Blood started oozing out from Yogesh's ear and he was critically injured in the mob attack.
September 20, 2021 -
Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi’s post for policy violation
Last week, NCPCR had asked Facebook to take appropriate action against Gandhi's Instagram profile over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the POCSO Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform.
August 20, 2021 -
Under a single umbrella
All schools, including those run by minority institutions, must be brought under the purview of the Right to Education Act, says DEVENDER SINGH ASWAL.
August 19, 2021 -
NCPCR summons Facebook officials over Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram post
The latest NCPCR communication to Facebook follows its notice seeking action against Gandhi's profile for posting a video revealing the identity of a nine-year-old rape and murder victim.
August 14, 2021 -
NCPCR demands action against Instagram profile of Rahul
The NCPCR asked Facebook for taking appropriate action against the Instagram profile of Gandhi over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform.
August 13, 2021 -
Over 75K children either lost one/both parents in Covid, SC told
The child rights body said the number of children who have lost one or both parents between April 1, 2020, to July 23, 2021, is based upon the information uploaded on "Bal Swaraj" portal
July 27, 2021 -
1,773 children lost parents to COVID-19 in Odisha
While 163 kids lost both their parents, 1,610 children lost one of their parents since the outbreak of pandemic in Odisha on 1 April, 2000, the report said.
July 20, 2021 -
Coronavirus Update: NCPCR writes to DM seeking report on Shaheen Bagh protest
The NCPCR wrote to the District Magistrate of South East Delhi to submit a report regarding the assembly of people in Shaheen Bagh protest site amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
March 18, 2020 -
Child drinks insecticide due to hunger in MP, NCPCR sends team
A tribal child in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district reportedly consumed insecticide out of hunger, prompting the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to set up an inquiry into the matter.
January 7, 2019