National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.

  • It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Composition: This commission has a chairperson and six members of which at least two should be women.

  • All of them are appointed by the Central Government for 3 years.
  • The maximum age to serve in the commission is 65 years for Chairman and 60 years for members.

Functions

  • Examine and review the safeguards provided for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for ....
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