Port Blair, Aug 19: The UT Commission for Protection of Child Rights (UTCPCR) is a statutory body functioning in the Islands to look into matters related to safeguarding child rights, safety, security and well-being of children and proper implementation of laws related to children specially POCSO Act (2012), JJ Act 2015, and Right to Education Act 2009.
On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Independence Day, the Member of the Commission, Smt. Neeta Agrawal visited Bethany Children's Home and Balika Niketan, (Child Care Institutions for Girls) on 15th August to share joy, enquire about their well-being and to spend some quality time with the inmates. A friendly discussion to make children aware about Child Rights and their protection with special reference to girl child and role of UTCPCR in this regard was also held in which the inmates participated enthusiastically and shared their views and experiences. Sweets were distributed, questions answered and the matters needing intervention and attention in the best interest of the inmates were noted.