About NCPCR

• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is a statutory body established under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
• The commission works under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child development.
• NCPCR is mandated to function for the protection and promotion of child rights. It is also mandated to monitor the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
• The Commission may inquire into complaints and take suo motu notice of matters relating to-
  • Deprivation and violation of child rights;
  • Non-implementation of laws providing for protection and development of children;
  • Non-compliance of policy decisions, guidelines or instructions aimed at mitigating hardships to and ensuring welfare of the children and to provide relief to such children;

Constitution

• The commission consist of the following members namely:-
  • A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done a outstanding work for promoting  the welfare of children; and
  • Six members, out of which at least two are women, are appointed by the Central Government from amongst persons of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in Education; Child health, care or related fields.

Why in News?

• In order to foster sensitization regarding various aspects of the PM Cares for Children Scheme, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) organized 4 virtual Regional Conclaves on PM Cares for Children Scheme  recently.
• PM Cares for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister of India in 2021 to provide comprehensive support for children who have lost both their parents or legal guardians or Adoptive Parents or Surviving Parents to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• This Scheme enables the well-being of such children through health insurance, empowers them through education, and equips them for self-sufficient existence with financial support.
• The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been anchoring the Scheme, which is leveraging technology to identify, register and support the children through an online portal.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1819859