The Latest Breaking News from APSCPCR

Probe sought as Telangana minor engaged at power sub-station in Kadapa district dies

The 17-year-old got electrocuted while working at the sub-station while another worker sustained burn injuries, says APSCPCR former member V. Gandhi Babu

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

APSCPCR tells officials to make proper arrangements at SSC exam centres in view of rising temperatures in State

APSCPCR ensures students' well-being during exams by providing essential facilities and urging a stress-free environment.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Child rights body asks schools to stop serving chicken in hostels in wake of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has directed the teachers to stop serving chicken in hostels in the wake of the reports of bird flu in the State. The animal husbandry officials, who confirmed bird flu in Nellore district, were instructed to take steps to check…

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Use village and ward secretariats to combat child labour, APSCPCR chief tells State government

Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) Chairman Kesali Apparao on Monday urged the State government to utilise the services of village and ward secretariats to eradicate child labour in the State. On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, several organisations jointly took out a…

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

SCPCR orders probe into abduction and sale of infant in Vijayawada

The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) expressed anguish over the case of abduction and sale of an infant and a case of atrocity committed against a child reported in Vijayawada recently.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

SCPCR asks civic bodies to prevent street-dog attacks in Andhra Pradesh

The Animal Husbandry department, municipalities, grama panchayats and others should consult State Animal Welfare Board (SAWB) and Society for Prevention for Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and other animal-welfare bodies in this regard.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Children attend ‘Bala Panchayat’ meet, discuss ways to deal with child labour, child marriages

Such meets help create awareness among children on child rights, says APSCPCR member

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Child rights panel orders inquiry into death of tribal girl

Vakalamma, who was rescued from a railway sation, died of ill helath

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Action will be taken against institutions violating RTE Act, says child rights panel chief

Education officials to visit schools and submit reports to APSCPCR

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Concerted efforts needed to prevent crime against children, say officials

Importance of child-friendly villages stressed at State-level workshop

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022