GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)

 

Source: PIB

 Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched the GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for the digital monitoring and tracking of the restoration and repatriation of children as per the protocols under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

  • The portal facilitates the digital tracking and monitoring of children in the Juvenile Justice system who need to be repatriated to another country, state, or district.
  • It enables the digital transfer of cases to the concerned Juvenile Justice Board/Child Welfare Committee for speedy repatriation and allows for requests for translators or interpreters if required.

 

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body in India that was established in 2007. The NCPCR’s mandate is to ensure that all laws, policies, and administrative systems align with the rights of the child as outlined in the Constitution of India and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child