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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.

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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

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.

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School teacher beats student, parents stage protest, demand action

Parents protest after 9th grade student allegedly beaten severely by teacher in Sri Chaitanya School; SCPCR takes suo moto of case.

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Child rights body holds inquiry into death of student at govt. residential school in Eluru district

SCPCR inquires into death of 10th class student at Pedavegi A.P. Social Welfare Residential Junior College in Eluru district. Poor sanitation, no proper monitoring, few students present. SCPCR interacted with students, staff, head of institution. Inquiry into when/who noticed incident, time of hospital shift, info to family. Report to govt.

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SCPCR inquires into suspicious death of student in Gurukula Patasala

State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) has inquired into the suspicious death of a student in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gurukula Patasala, located at Pedavegi village in Eluru district.

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DRM urged to step up vigil on missing, runaway children on trains, railway stations

SCPCR Chairperson K. Appa Rao asked South Central Railway (SCR) Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) to take measures to protect missing, orphaned and runaway children arriving at railway stations. DRM to set up feeding rooms, keep tab on traffickers and drug peddlers, and produce rescued children before CWC for care…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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

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‘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)

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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

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

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WD&CW officials pulled up for tonsuring of Bala Sadan children

SCPCR pulls up WD&CW officers for tonsuring inmates of Bala Sadan without doctor's advice. Commission expresses anger over "inhuman act" & questions why children were tonsured without medical advice. Project director should visit home frequently to monitor health, food & security of inmates.

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Andhra Pradesh child rights commission orders probe into death of girl in leopard attack on Tirumala temple footpath

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has ordered an inquiry into the death of a six-year-old girl on the Alipiri footpath leading to Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on August 11 night. The TTD and government department officials have been instructed to submit a report…

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How were staff of various departments unaware of minors’ rape by stepfather, Child Rights Commission asks Andhra Pradesh officials

SCPCR questions staff of Eluru district over alleged negligence in sexual abuse of two minor girls by stepfather; asks why Anganwadi and PHC staff entered grandmother's name instead of mother's; case posted to Aug 17. #ChildRights #Eluru #SexualAbuse #SCPCR

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Child Rights Commission serves notices on Project Directors of WD&CW Dept. in Andhra Pradesh

The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) served notices on the Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) Project Directors of Eluru and NTR Districts, in the cases related to impregnating of two siblings by their stepfather in Pedapadu mandal and tonsuring of nine girls of Vijayawada Bala Sadan…

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Child rights body visits Bala Sadan where children were tonsured, finds many lapses

SCPCR orders inquiry into tonsuring of children in Bala Sadan; directs officials to submit report. Commission finds many lapses, including poor maintenance of records, visiting register, insanitation, poor health condition of children and no regular medical check-ups. RJD transfers home superintendent; CDPO appointed as superintendent.

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Teachers, Anganwadi staff can play a key role in preventing child marriages, says child rights panel chief

-- SCPCR Chairman Rao says poor functioning & negligence of Ed Dept staff cause child marriages. Teachers should alert CMPOs on long absence/discontinuation of studies. MSKs should visit schools, collect data of dropouts & take measures to stop child marriages. CID SP Saritha appreciates efforts of CRAF State programme manager…

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Child rights panel orders probe into sexual abuse of two minor girls by stepfather in Eluru district

SCPCR orders probe into sexual abuse of two minor girls by stepfather in Eluru; WD&CW, Medical & Health Dept staff failed to notice inhuman act. ANM issued fake birth certificate; Anganwadi ayahs failed to identify pregnant woman. SCPCR directs officers to inquire into irregularities.

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SCPCR asks Centre to increase seats, set up more KGBVs in Andhra Pradesh

The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) has appealed to the Central and State governments to take steps to increase the number of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in the State

The Hindu

SCPCR directs officials to make arrangements for reopening of schools in State

Andhra Pradesh SCPCR has directed the officials to make foolproof arrangements for reopening of schools from June 12.

The Hindu

A.P. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights plans State-wide drive against child labour

Officials of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) are planning to take up a month-long drive against child labour from June 1. The commission will launch a special drive on implementation of Right To Education (RTE) Act, 2009, from July 1 to 31, said SCPCR Chairman Kesali…

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SCPCR orders probe into abduction and sale of infant in Vijayawada

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) expressed anguish over the case of abduction and sale of an infant and a case of atrocity committed against a child reported in Vijayawada recently.

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