The Latest Breaking News from Appa Rao

One life and the many deaths of Rohith Vemula

Mother of Rohith Vemula continues to fights for justice, sparking protests and calls for accountability.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Miscreants posing as poll officials loot former sarpanch in Anakapalli LS limits

Anakapalli robbery by fake election officials prompts police investigation; victim loses cash and jewelry, suspects at large.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Playing with fire, and child safety

A recent fire at a girls’ hostel in Vijayawada has unveiled alarming safety lapses in Andhra Pradesh’s child care institutions. The blaze exposed the absence of fire safety compliance in more than half of the State’s 740 child care homes.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Govt. staff told to join hands with teachers, NGOs, SHGs to prevent child marriages

Appeal to CMPOs/NGOs: SERP CEO Md. Imtiaz urges collaboration with SHGs, ANMs, teachers to prevent child marriages. KLCF, BBA, Child Rights Advocacy Foundation, VMM organise 'Child Marriage-Free India' programme. SCPCR Chairman K. Appa Rao calls for massive campaign to protect girl child, awareness drive in schools/colleges.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Child welfare officials inspect aqua unit in A.P. where minor girl was found dead on Sept. 20

SCPCR, CWC inspect aqua unit after minor's death; find workers living in "pathetic conditions". Officials verify workers' age, Aadhaar cards; HR manager directed to submit details of all workers.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

SCPCR to look into safety of children on Tirumala footpath on Sept. 14, 15

SCPCR to inspect Tirumala footway on Sep 14-15 to check security measures for children after two leopard attacks. Chairman Appa Rao to meet Collector, SP, TTD and DFO to inquire into steps taken to prevent child marriages, begging and child labour. #SCPCR #Tirumala #LeopardAttacks

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Strict action against teachers who promote religion, caste in schools: APCRC chairman

AP Child Rights Commission chairman K. Appa Rao warned teachers against promoting religion and caste in schools. Strict action will be taken against violators. Teachers were urged to teach moral values such as ethics, justice and social service.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Poor quality ration being given at Anganwadis, pregnant women complain to child rights panel

Pregnant & lactating women in Vijayawada complained of stale & poor quality material being provided under Take Home Ration (THR). SCPCR Chairman K. Appa Rao made surprise visit to Anganwadi centres & found insects in ragi flour. He alerted staff & asked govt. to maintain quality. He also asked women…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Andhra Pradesh child rights commission orders probe into death of girl in leopard attack on Tirumala temple footpath

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has ordered an inquiry into the death of a six-year-old girl on the Alipiri footpath leading to Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on August 11 night. The TTD and government department officials have been instructed to submit a report…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

SCPCR directs officials to make arrangements for reopening of schools in State

Andhra Pradesh SCPCR has directed the officials to make foolproof arrangements for reopening of schools from June 12.

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023