Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
3. Examine and review the safeguards provided by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).(250 words)
Reference: Indian polity by Lakshmikant, Times Of India
Why this question:
336% increase in child rape cases from 2001 to 2011. Figures are under reported as majority of child rape cases are not reported to the police. 9/10 rapes and sexual assaults are carried out by people known to the victim. Insensitivity and unhelpful attitude of police, lawyers and untrained hospital staff makes prosecution and conviction difficult.
Key demand of the question:
Examine and review the safeguards provided by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly describe the coming of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) into existence.
Body:
To start with, explain that the Ministry has enacted the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act (CPCR), 2005, extending pan-India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir, under which National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is mandated to function for protection and promotion of child rights. Discuss the functions and powers of the NCPCR. Its roles and responsibilities. Discuss concerns and challenges if any.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
