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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Appoint chairperson of DCPCR in 3 mths'
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave three months more to govt to make the now defunct Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) fully functional. During the hearing, the counsel for Delhi govt informed the bench that chief minister, who also holds the women and child development portfolio, decided that there is a need to have a broader pool of candidates to select from, as until now there was a limited pool of around 927 candidates who were earlier shortlisted. It added that the decision has been taken to re-issue the advertisements, and vacancies will be filled in three months time. Taking note of the submission, the court said it "hoped" govt will stick to the deadline and listed the matter for Nov to take stock of progress. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The court had earlier pulled up govt for its "callousness" in filling vacancies in the panel and directed the selection process for such posts to be completed in a time-bound manner. It pointed out that the commission is non-functional since July 2023, as children's rights took a backseat. The bench had also expressed concern about the menace of substance abuse among children and directed the authorities to complete the selection of membersfor District Child Protection Units (DCPUs) within eight weeks. "There is no gainsaying that DCPCR performs certain important statutory functions to ensure the protection of child rights. However, on account of vacancies, such functions are not being performed, as a result of which it is the rights of the children which take a back seat." HC stated.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
169 child beggars rescued in Punjab in a week: Minister
Chandigarh, In a special operation, 20 child beggars were rescued across Punjab on Wednesday, taking the number of children saved in the last one week to 169, state Minister for Social Security and Women & Child Development Dr Baljit Kaur said. 169 child beggars rescued in Punjab in a week: Minister She said the state government continues to take strong steps to ensure child rights and protection. "As part of the Jiwanjyot 2.0 project, 20 child beggars were rescued in a special drive carried out across 15 districts in Punjab on Wednesday. With today's action, the total number of children rescued within last seven days has reached 169," Kaur said in a statement. Sharing more details, Kaur stated that the District Child Protection Units of the social security department conducted special drives at 29 locations across Barnala, Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Mansa, Malerkotla, Moga, Patiala, and Rupnagar. Similar operations were also conducted in Sangrur, SAS Nagar , Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Tarn Taran districts. Due to strict enforcement of the campaign, several locations reported zero child beggars, which is an encouraging sign, she said. "Out of the 20 children rescued on Wednesday, nine whose identity could be verified were reunited with their families. Six were placed in designated child care institutions for rehabilitation," Kaur said. Documentation for the remaining five children is currently under verification, she added. "No FIRs were registered in today's cases, nor was there any immediate requirement for DNA testing. However, if required, DNA testing will be conducted based on the outcome of documentation verification," the minister said. She stated that the government is not only focused on eradicating child begging but is equally committed to providing quality education to the rescued children and integrating them to the mainstream. She further directed the DCPUs to take strict legal action against parents or guardians who ignore repeated warnings and force their children to beg. The Punjab government had recently directed all deputy commissioners to conduct DNA tests of child beggars and adults on the streets to establish their relationship. The move was intended to check child-trafficking and exploitation. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Women's panel chief stresses importance of legal awareness
Nandyal: Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission chairperson Dr Rayapati Shailaja reaffirmed the state government's commitment to women's safety and empowerment during an awareness seminar at the PGRES Hall in Nandyal Collectorate on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of laws like the POCSO Act, she emphasised the role of One-Stop Centres in supporting victims of abuse. The event, organised by district collector Rajakumari Ganiya, saw participation from officials of women and child welfare, health, and allied departments, along with college students. Dr Shailaja noted that the Women's Commission is actively raising awareness at the grassroots level, particularly among students and minors, to prevent crimes against women. She observed that Nandyal reports fewer complaints compared to other districts, with the commission taking suo motu action in serious cases. Field visits and outreach campaigns are also conducted in areas reporting harassment or exploitation, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional abuse. District collector Rajakumari Ganiya outlined the district administration's efforts to bolster support systems for women and children since Nandyal's formation as a new district. Initiatives include setting up of child care homes, District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), and One-Stop Centres. She reported a significant decline in child malnourishment due to field interventions and ongoing efforts to curb child marriages and adolescent pregnancies through inter-departmental awareness and legal enforcement. Additional SP Jawali said the police department is committed to women's safety, urging students to stay vigilant against cybercrime and utilise tools like the Shakti app. He encouraged reporting harassment through women's help desks available at all police stations. The event featured a photo exhibition by the ICDS department, showcasing government welfare initiatives. Commission members, ICDS officials, students, and representatives from related departments attended.
