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Child Rights Summit Tackles POCSO, Trafficking
27 Feb
Summary
- NCPCR resolved over 32,445 complaints in seven months.
- Nearly 3,984 children were rescued and 2,000 repatriated.
- Concerns raised over rising POCSO cases and academic pressure.
A district-level conference on child rights convened in Madikeri, Kodagu, organized by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the District Administration. The event, inaugurated by Senior Civil Judge Smt. Shubha, addressed key issues concerning child welfare and protection.
NCPCR representative Shubhi Sharma reported significant achievements, including the resolution of over 32,445 complaints and the rescue and repatriation of thousands of children in recent months. She emphasized capacity building for district functionaries and highlighted initiatives for children's mental health, transgender child protection, and school safety.
Discussions also focused on the rising number of cases under the POCSO Act, with Smt. Shubha calling for collective responsibility. Concerns about excessive academic pressure and the promotion of healthy dietary habits among children were also raised. The conference sought to strengthen the implementation of laws like the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act.
