REPORT BY THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON UNCRC
United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child(UNCRC)
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Provisions in the Constitution of India and
Domestic Legislation/Policy Measures in
Consonance with UNCRC
19) Section 85 108 -Crimes against disabled children.
6. SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989
1) This Acts deals with atrocities upon Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes (including children).
2) The Act provides for the special packages including
compensation and rehabilitation for victims who have
suffered physical, mental, psychological emotional or
monetary harm.
3) Special provisions have been made dealing with
sexual assault on girls belonging to SC/STs
4) Forced or bonded labour has been penalised.
7. The Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)
Objectives of the Scheme1) To institutionalize essential services and strengthen structures.
2) To enhance capacities at all systems and persons
involved in service delivery.
3) To create database and knowledge base for child
protection services.
4) To strengthen child protection at family and
community level.
5) To coordinate and network with government
institutions and non-government institutions to ensure
effective implementation of the scheme.
6) To raise public awareness about child rights, child
vulnerability and child protection services.
Gaps between UNCRC
& Indian Laws (G) and
Recommendations(R)
countries.
R25: The Ministry of Home Affairs
should in consultation with the
Ministry of External Affairs prepare
and prescribe a proper and early
acting mechanism between the
countries for repatriation of victims
from within the country to the home
countries and from other countries
back to India to ensure their safe
return and reintegration.