Over 59 per cent of kids use smartphones for messaging, only 10.1 per cent for online learning: NCPCR study
The study also found out that 37.8 per cent of 10-year-olds have a Facebook account, and 24.3 per cent of the same age group has an Instagram account.
Jul 25, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
Zero tolerance for sexual abuse of children, says Twitter, NCW asks it to remove 'all pornographic' content
Yesterday, the Delhi Police Cyber Cell registered a case against Twitter based on a complaint filed by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
Jun 30, 2021, 17:22 PM IST
Twitter in trouble again, this time for hosting child pornographic content
The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
Jun 29, 2021, 18:01 PM IST
Over 9,300 children orphaned, abandoned or lost a parent to COVID-19: NCPCR tells Supreme Court
The NCPCR said that considering the surge of COVID-19, and consequently a large number of deaths, it has become essential that additional efforts be made to ensure that the rights of children are protected.
Jun 02, 2021, 14:54 PM IST
Bombay Begums row: NCPCR asks Netflix to stop streaming web-series over inappropriate portrayal of children
Objecting to the alleged inappropriate portrayal of children in the series, the commission said this type of content will not only pollute the young minds but may also result in the abuse and exploitation of children.
Mar 12, 2021, 08:26 AM IST
Why 'exploitation' of kids in protest? Child Commission worried
In the name of CAA Protest why protesters are exploiting kids? This is the major cause of concern for the 'National Commission For Protection of Child Rights' (NCPCR). NCPCR wrote a letter to the authorities in south-east Delhi. Meanwhile, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adithyanath also raises the question on the tactics of protesters.
Jan 23, 2020, 10:38 AM IST
Kota infant death toll reaches 91; NCPCR says broken glass windows, pigs roaming inside hospital premises
Taking cognizance of the death of 91 infants, the NCPCR issued a notice to Chief Medical Officer BS Tanwar and asked him to present before the Commission to January 3.
Dec 31, 2019, 13:52 PM IST
SOS Children's Village, creating a safe environment for unsupported children
A Children's Village, which is providing a stable and caring family environment to unprivileged and vulnerable children in India. SOS Children's Village came into existence in India in 1964 with an aim to take care of children who have lost parental care. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 02, 2019, 18:32 PM IST
Asaram convicted under POCSO Act: Govt guidelines on how media should cover rape cases
There are several guidelines that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has given on how media should cover cases which come under the POCSO Act.
Apr 25, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
Crime against children up by 300% in recent years: NCPCR chairperson
The National Crime Record Bureau suggests that there is a rise in crime against children since 2009.
Nov 25, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
Bikaner rape case: Centre will seek information, says Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government will seek information on the alleged rape case of a minor by eight teachers in Rajasthan's Bikaner.
Mar 27, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
4200 complaints of child rights violation filed in years
Authorities have received 4202 complaints in the last three years relating to violation of child rights, of which 1237 pertained to child abuse, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Mar 24, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
UNICEF releases report on online protection of kids in India
According to the report, the surge in mobile and Internet use in India has brought 400 million people online.
Sep 23, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
New campaign ‘Every Last Child’ from 'Save the Children' to reach two million ‘invisible’ kids
Save the Children on Tuesday launched its new global campaign, titled ‘Every Last Child’ at an event.
Apr 26, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
