REPORT BY THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON UNCRC United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child(UNCRC) 37 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.

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