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APSCPCR tells officials to make proper arrangements at SSC exam centres in view of rising temperatures in State

APSCPCR ensures students' well-being during exams by providing essential facilities and urging a stress-free environment.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Enforce child protection laws and prevent child abuse, labour, and marriages, NTR District Collector tells officials in Vijayawada

District Collector directs various departments to enforce child protection laws and prevent child abuse, labour, and marriages.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Two boys die after eating roadside pani puri, SCPCR orders inquiry

The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights orders inquiry into suspicious death of two boys in Vijayawada.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

A.P. girls’ home staff gave out confidential data many times earlier, reveals probe by child rights’ panel

SCPCR reprimanded staff of Girls' Shelter Home for data leak. An SOP will be issued to CWCs to protect data of rescued children. Investigation into case ongoing. Department of Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services and Welfare of Street Children is planning to issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Child…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Andhra Pradesh child-rights body warns of action against those engaging children in public meetings, rallies, protests

SCPCR warns political parties against engaging children in public meetings, dharnas, protests, rallies and speeches. Strict action will be taken if child-right laws are violated. Chairman K. Appa Rao says some parties provoke children to give speeches against rivals.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Women Protection Secretaries asked to step up vigil to check child marriages

MSKs urged to step up vigil and act as convenors of child marriage prohibition and monitoring committees. SCPCR Member lauded role of NGOs in monitoring child marriages. MSKs to create awareness and acquire knowledge of CMPOs. ASP asked MSKs to disseminate legal consequences of child marriages. CRAF to conduct more…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Over 20 ‘minor’ girl workers found in aqua company in Krishna district

Team of SCPCR, police & CWC searched aqua processing unit near Pamarru, Krishna district & found 24 minors working there. 1

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

‘Role of support person in POCSO cases crucial in rendering justice to the victim’

Support persons play vital role in child sexual abuse cases, providing courage to victims & families, ensuring compensation & creating awareness of govt. aid. SCPCR plans to bring SoP on child abuse cases. (75)

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Child welfare officials inspect aqua unit in A.P. where minor girl was found dead on Sept. 20

SCPCR, CWC inspect aqua unit after minor's death; find workers living in "pathetic conditions". Officials verify workers' age, Aadhaar cards; HR manager directed to submit details of all workers.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

SCPCR to look into safety of children on Tirumala footpath on Sept. 14, 15

SCPCR to inspect Tirumala footway on Sep 14-15 to check security measures for children after two leopard attacks. Chairman Appa Rao to meet Collector, SP, TTD and DFO to inquire into steps taken to prevent child marriages, begging and child labour. #SCPCR #Tirumala #LeopardAttacks

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023