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The care homes in Andhra Pradesh violating child rights

Andhra Pradesh’s childcare institutions are grappling with an unsettling reality. Rajulapudi Srinivas finds that recent incidents expose the compromised safety of children post-rescue, underscored by abuse, negligence, and the leaking of sensitive data 

The Hindu · Nov 17, 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

Teachers, Anganwadi staff can play a key role in preventing child marriages, says child rights panel chief

-- SCPCR Chairman Rao says poor functioning & negligence of Ed Dept staff cause child marriages. Teachers should alert CMPOs on long absence/discontinuation of studies. MSKs should visit schools, collect data of dropouts & take measures to stop child marriages. CID SP Saritha appreciates efforts of CRAF State programme manager…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023