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Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
PwIDDs experts from national institutions visit TGSCPCR
Hyderabad: A team from leading national institutions in intellectual and developmental disabilities visited the Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TGSCPCR) on Sunday. The delegation, comprising of experts dedicated to the rehabilitation, education and empowerment of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PwIDDs), met commission chairperson Seetha Dayakar Reddy and members Vandana Goud, Aparna, Chandana and Saritha. During their interaction, the experts expressed a strong interest in collaborating with the commission to protect and promote children's rights, especially those with disabilities. They offered support to enhance child-centred rehabilitation efforts, reaffirmed commitment to working together for the welfare and holistic development of children. Reddy and members appreciated the team's efforts and valuable contributions in child welfare, rehabilitation and inclusive development. Notable among the team members were Dr R Shilpa Manogama, associate professor, NCERT,; M. Kathiravan, PGDEAS, head of ASD unit, NIEPMD, Chennai; Dr. Dattatreya Rai, vocational counsellor, Department of Rheumatology, AIIMS,; Rakesh Rajan, assistant director, Ministry of Labour & Employment, National Career Service; Mamatha Agarwal, freelance rehabilitation and education specialist; and P Hepsybha ManikyaLatha, rehabilitation practitioner, NBER. Officials of the commission expressed eagerness to continue collaborating with national bodies to ensure inclusive and equitable opportunities for every child in the State.
United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
National experts on child welfare and disabilities visit Telangana Child Rights Commission
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (UNI) A team of eminent experts from premier national institutions working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities paid a courtesy visit to the Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TGSCPCR) on Sunday. The delegation, comprising specialists in rehabilitation, education, and empowerment of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PwIDDs), interacted with Commission Chairperson Ms Seetha Dayakar Reddy and Members Mrs. Vandana Goud, Mrs. Aparna, Ms Chandana, and Ms. Saritha. During the meeting, the delegates expressed their willingness to collaborate with the Commission to strengthen child-centric rehabilitation initiatives and protect the rights of children, particularly those with disabilities. They reiterated their commitment to work collectively for the holistic development of children across the country. The Chairperson and Commission Members lauded the visiting experts for their contributions at the national level in child welfare, rehabilitation, and inclusive development. The Commission stated that it was looking forward to continued collaboration with these national institutions to ensure inclusive and equitable opportunities for every child in Telangana, an official statement said. UNI VV SSP
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
World Day Against Trafficking: Telangana pushes for time-bound justice for trafficked children
Despite stronger laws and expansion of rescue efforts, a disturbing gap between rescue and prosecution continues to plague India's fight against human trafficking, especially when it comes to children. This warning echoed across two major events held in Hyderabad to mark the World Day Against Trafficking, as law enforcement officials, members of civil society groups and policymakers called for urgent, time-bound prosecution and stronger coordination among institutions. At a State-level consultation organised by Just Rights for Children (JRC) along with the Women Safety Wing and Telangana State Legal Services Authority, officials reviewed the current legal and policy framework related to human trafficking in India, called for inter-agency coordination and advocated for a time-bound action plan. The Legal Services Authority signed an MoU with JRC's partner, the Association for Voluntary Action, to ensure faster justice, legal support, rehabilitation and compensation for victims. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the JRC network of 250 NGOs in 418 districts rescued 56,242 trafficked children and initiated over 38,000 legal actions across India. In Telangana alone, 12 JRC partner organisations have rescued more than 44,000 children since 2023, including over 19,000 from trafficking and labour. However, legal action was pursued in only 12,175 of those cases, underlining the troubling enforcement gap. Crimes against children and women demand deeper understanding. It is crucial that all stakeholders undergo consistent capacity building, said Kothkota Seetha Dayakar Reddy, chairperson of the Telangana State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights. Telangana Legal Services Authority member-secretary Panchakshari said that while laws like Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Right To Education are in place to safeguard children, gaps in implementation persist. 'To end trafficking, we must focus on early reporting and proactive identification of such cases,' the official said. 'Need for stakeholder collaboration' Anti-trafficking organisation Prajwala also hosted an awareness event at the KLN Auditorium, Red Hills, to drive public and institutional commitment against sex trafficking and cyber-enabled exploitation. Chief guest and Minister for Women and Child Welfare D. Seethakka emphasised the critical need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, calling for unified approach from government agencies, civil society and the public at large. The Minister felicitated eight 'Anti-Trafficking Champions' from judiciary, police, survivors community and grassroot workers who were a part of combating trafficking and supporting victims. Additional Director General (Law and Order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat highlighted the importance of victim-centric policing, timely intervention and sustained rehabilitation, noting that collaborative models like that of Prajwala and law enforcement agencies can serve as a blueprint for effective anti-trafficking responses nationwide. Women and Child Development department secretary Anitha Ramachandran emphasised the importance of empowering Anganwadi workers with the knowledge and tools to identify trafficking indicators while Divya Devarajan, chief executive officer of Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, spoke about the sensitisation of Village Organisation Assistants on human trafficking, enabling grassroots-level vigilance and early identification of vulnerable individuals. Venkata Narsamma, joint director of Samagra Shiksha, highlighted the State-wide initiative to train school teachers in identifying and responding to trafficking risks among children.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shops okay, not homes: Child rights panel calls for relocation after Gulzar Houz fire tragedy
1 2 Hyderabad: After visiting the Gulzar Houz fire accident spot on Tuesday, Telangana Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TGCPCR) chairperson Seetha Dayakar Reddy said that shop owners-cum-residents should consider relocating their houses from the commercial hub near Charminar due to safety concerns. Expressing her condolences over the tragedy, Reddy told TOI that the commission is in constant touch with the state govt. "We appeal to people staying here to shift their residences from here. It is better to run shops here, but not build residences above them. This way, even if a tragedy of this scale happens, there won't be a loss of human lives. We understand these are ancestral properties, but market associations should hold a meeting regarding this issue, as the area is already facing severe congestion," she said. The TGCPCR chairperson further said that a lack of fire audits for the establishments has come to the notice of the state govt. " Fire safety is a serious concern, and the urgent need for it in this area has come to the notice of the govt. The commission will be submitting its report to the govt in the coming days," Reddy said. "When tragedies of this scale happen, there must be full deployment of ambulance and fire services. It seems like even medical and fire personnel were initially unaware of the scale of the tragedy, in which eight children also died due to suffocation and not burn injuries," she further said. There are around 20 to 25 multi-storied buildings with shops located on the stretch from Charminar to Gulzar Houz Chowrasta, where the incident occurred. Almost all of them are either jewellery or pearl shops. A jewellery shop owner-cum-resident, whose establishment is right opposite the site of the incident, said, "Around 50% of the shops here also serve as residential buildings. But how can anyone expect us to relocate from here, given the exorbitant land prices outside this area? Currently, even one yard of land in Attapur costs around Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh. For a spacious house of around 200-250 yards, it will cost anywhere between Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 3 crore — excluding construction costs. Will the govt provide us with a spacious house, because we cannot stay in the usual 2 BHK houses it allots to economically weaker sections?" Meanwhile, shops and commercial establishments in the Gulzar Houz area reopened on Tuesday after remaining shut for two days as a mark of condolence for the lives lost.
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana: Appointment of MLA as State Commission for Protection of Child Rights chief challenged
The Telangana High Court has sought an explanation from the state government regarding the appointment of Seetha Dayakar Reddy as chairperson of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The court has asked the government to file a counter affidavit and posted the matter for further hearing on June 17. The order follows a petition by Chinta Krishna from Nalgonda, who has questioned the appointment of the former Devarakadra MLA. The petition argues that the selection process did not comply with the Child Rights Commission Act, 2005, which requires that the chairperson have at least 10 years of experience in child welfare. Justice Pulla Karthik, who is hearing the case, noted the petitioner's argument that the MLA does not meet the eligibility criteria laid out in the statute. The petition has also called for the cancellation of GO 45, which formalised her appointment last month.
