Question : NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS ACT, 2005

(a) whether the Government has proposed amendments in the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Act, 2005;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received suggestions from the State Governments in this regard including Andhra Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken by the Government in this direction?

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) & (c): There is no such proposal nor have any suggestions been received from the State Governments to this effect.

(b) & (d): Do not arise