The Supreme Court has put a hold on the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights' directive to discontinue funding for Madrasa Boards, following a plea filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind. The plea argued that the NCPCR's action was discriminatory and unconstitutional, and violated several fundamental rights. The Commission, which is responsible for protecting children's rights across India, had recommended that non-Muslim children enrolled in madrasas be moved to mainstream schools under the RTE Act of 2009.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to all State and Union territory chief secretaries urging them to close down madrasas, stop state funding, and enroll children in formal schools instead. While Congress and BJP ally JD(U) did not respond to the letter, LJP spokesperson AK Bajpayee expressed concern over potential hasty actions and the need for proper survey and investigation. Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadauriya condemned the letter as politically motivated and pointed out the positive contributions of madrasas, while former Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted the flaws in government schools and the need for careful consideration before taking any action.
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has urged states to stop funding madrasas and enroll non-Muslim children in regular schools. This recommendation was made in a recent report that also suggests scrapping Madrasa Boards. However, opposition leaders have strongly criticized the move, calling it a blatant attempt to change the Constitution and create religious conflicts.
The Delhi Education Department has taken action after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) flagged instances of corporal punishment and discrimination in schools during festivals like Raksha Bandhan. The department issued a circular directing all recognized schools to prohibit such practices, highlighting that they are already prohibited under the RTE Act. The NCPCR has also written to all states and union territories to take necessary steps to prevent these actions and report back to them by August 17. The decision has been praised by teachers and educationists, who emphasize the need to eliminate such inhumane practices that can sometimes even lead to the death of children.
In a joint operation by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), 58 children, including 19 girls, were rescued from an illegal distillery in Madhya Pradesh. The children, who were forced to work 12-14 hour shifts and transported in a school bus, were found with burn wounds from exposure to harsh chemicals and alcohol. The CM of Madhya Pradesh has promised strict action against the guilty and the BBA is calling for justice for the exploited children. This comes just two days after the NCPCR and BBA rescued 36 children from three factories in the same district.
Over 50 children, including 19 girls, were rescued from a distillery in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh in a crackdown led by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA). The children, who suffered burn wounds from harsh chemicals and alcohol, were forced to work for long hours daily. The factory, owned by Som Distilleries & Breweries, faces strict action for the abuse and violation of child labour laws.