21/03/2026
The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) participated in the State Level Workshop on Child Rights Issues held on 13th March 2026 at Itanagar, organized by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
The programme was attended by Smti. Chadan Tangjang, Director, Women and Child Development Department, Superintendent of Police (Crime), PHQ Itanagar, Shri Minni Lego, Deputy Director, Elementary Education, Ms. Taba Zim, Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee, Capital Complex, and Shri Ramanathan Reddy, Director, NCPCR, along with Shri Paresh Shah, Senior Consultant, NCPCR, who joined through webcast. Officers from various departments, members of CWCs and JJBs, and representatives from Police, Education, Health Departments, and civil society organizations were also present.
Smti. Ratan Anya, Hon’ble Chairperson, APSCPCR, delivered the Special Address highlighting key issues, gaps and challenges in child protection in the State.
In her address, she emphasized that education is a fundamental right under the Right to Education Act, 2009, and stressed the importance of mandatory enrolment of all children aged 6–14 years, along with ensuring quality and inclusive education, especially for Children with Special Needs.
She expressed concern over child labour, mushrooming of unrecognized schools, and gaps in ensuring safe learning environments, which directly impact children’s rights and development.
The Chairperson also highlighted serious concerns regarding bullying, ragging and incidents of abuse in schools, referring to a recent tragic case where a child lost his life due to alleged bullying. She called for urgent mass awareness, strict monitoring in schools, and the need for a State-specific Anti-Bullying and Anti-Ragging law.
Further, she spoke on the importance of effective implementation of the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, raising concerns about procedural lapses in appointments to CWCs and JJBs and the need for strict adherence to legal provisions to strengthen child protection mechanisms.
The issue of child trafficking in vulnerable and border areas was also highlighted, emphasizing the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination and rehabilitation measures.
APSCPCR reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights, dignity and well-being of every child in the State, and called upon all stakeholders to work collectively towards building a safe, inclusive and child-friendly environment.
