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UGC asks colleges, universities to implement NHRC advisory against child-sexual abuse materials

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all higher education institutions (HEI) to implement the advisory prepared by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for the protection of the rights of children against production, distribution, and consumption of child-sexual abuse material (CSAM).

In a letter addressed to all universities and colleges, UGC secretary Manoj Joshi said that the information in the NHRC’s advisory, issued in October, must be disseminated, and its recommendations implemented. He requested the HEIs to inform the UGC about the action taken on this matter.

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