National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
| National Commission for Protection of Child Rights राष्ट्रीय बाल अधिकार संरक्षण आयोग | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 5 March 2007 |
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| Operations jurisdiction | India |
| Legal jurisdiction | India |
| Governing body | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
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| Website | |
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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was constituted by Ministry of Women & Child Development as a statutory body under Section 3 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, to protect, promote and defend child rights in the country. NCPCR is mandated for monitoring of implementation of laws relating to children such as Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015; Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; and Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.