The Delhi government has re-created the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) after almost three years. Om Prakash Vyas has been appointed as its new chairman and four new members.
Delhi government has taken a big step to protect the rights of children. The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), which was lying dormant for almost three years, has been reorganized. The Women and Child Development Department has made these appointments on the orders of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Om Prakash Vyas has been made the new chairman of the commission. Along with him, Rahul Gautam, Kundan Kansakar, Swati Gupta and Monica Sharma have been appointed as members. All these appointments have been made under the ‘Child Rights Protection Commission Act, 2005’ and ‘Delhi Child Rights Protection Commission Rules, 2008’.
According to the order, everyone’s appointment will be effective from the day they assume office. The tenure of the chairman and members will be three years. However, the maximum age for the Chairman has been fixed at 65 years and for members at 60 years.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “Every child has the right to a safe and respectful childhood. They should be given equal opportunities to grow and flourish.” He said that protection of children’s rights is the biggest priority of the government and expressed hope that the new commission will work with full sensitivity, openness and accountability to protect the interests of children.
This reconstitution of the Commission has taken place at a time when the Delhi Government is paying special attention to the safety of children. Recently, officials had directed all 5,633 schools in the city to form ‘Child Protection Committees’ by the end of July to further strengthen the safety and security of students. It is expected that this new commission will play an important role in monitoring child rights, handling complaints, advising the government on policy issues and enforcing laws related to children.