REPORT BY THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON UNCRC United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child(UNCRC) • Article 39 22(Rehabilitation of child victims) Children who have been neglected, abused or exploited should receive special help to physically and psychologically recover and reintegrate into society. 19 Provisions in the Constitution of India and Domestic Legislation/Policy Measures in Consonance with UNCRC Gaps between UNCRC & Indian Laws (G) and Recommendations(R) b) Section 7 30 (Capacity of a male Hindu to take in adoption) c) Section 8 31 (Capacity of a female Hindu to take in adoption) the JJ Act (If the Act of 1960 is not amended, there would remain two enactments under which CCIs can be registered, leading to confusion in both implementation and monitoring of standards of care and protection in child care institutions). To ensure minimum standards of care and protection for all children deprived of family environment, it is imperative to have one single procedure for registration of CCIs. G8: There is no comprehensive foster care, sponsorship and adoption policy/ Regulation either of the Central Government or State Governments. R8: A comprehensive modelfoster care and sponsorship Guidelines should be framed by Central Government/State Government, in line with UNCRC and UN guidelines (on Alternative Care of Children). G9: Poor database on CARA website, there is no State-wise

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