Terming physical and mental pressure on children, discrimination, and harassment in the name of special events in schools on the occasion of festivals as corporal punishment, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued instructions to avoid it.
NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanungo said the Commission has issued instructions to the Education Department of all the states and union territories to ensure that children are not pressurized and harassed for coming to schools wearing Rakhi, Mehndi, Tilak, etc., or for religious practices during the upcoming festive season. The Commission has asked the department to submit the steps taken, orders issued to schools, and compliance report to it by August 17.
In a letter issued to the Principal Secretaries of the School Education Department across the country, NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanungo said, child protection laws should be strictly followed in schools, especially during festivals. The letter mentioned the worrying trend of schools banning children's participation in cultural and religious activities.
Kanungo gave examples of how school students are facing harassment for cultural and religious practices like wearing rakhi, tilak, or mehndi during festivals like Rakshabandhan. This often leads to physical and mental harassment. The commission said this is a direct violation of Section 17 of the RTE Act, which prohibits corporal punishment or any kind of discrimination in schools.
Monkeypox cases: Caution! The second case reported in the country is monkeypox more dangerous than corona know everything
Monkeypox cases in India. The second case of monkeypox has been reported in the country. A 38-year-old man who returned to Kerala from Dubai has been found infected. The man is undergoing treatment in
Semicon India: 'Indian economy performed better than expectations'; PM Modi inaugurates Semicon India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India-2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. It is India's largest semiconductor and electronics show. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Indian
India does not recognize the international court whose decision Pakistan was boasting about; what is the whole matter?
Pakistan has welcomed the decision of the International Court of Arbitration, Permanent Court of Arbitration. It has interpreted the design criteria for new run-of-river hydropower projects to be
This South actress made her entry in Ranveer Singh's movie, and she created a sensation with her 1800 crore film
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has many films in his kitty which are eagerly awaited. There is also a mega project with Bobby Deol. A South beauty has entered this film who is already working in a film
Sheikh Hasina: How can Sheikh Hasina escape Bangladesh's extradition appeal? The former ambassador tells the easy way.
The interim government of Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from the Government of India. Regarding this, Mahesh Sachdeva, who was the High Commissioner of India to
Baby John: Varun Dhawan, Atlee, and Kirti are also seen together in the refuge of Mahakal before the release of 'Baby John'
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is busy preparing for the release of his upcoming film Baby John. The film is releasing on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas. Its recently released trailer has
PM Modi: PM Modi's meeting with Jailonsky in New York, reiterated India's support for resolving the Ukraine struggle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky in New York on Monday (local time). During this time, PM Modi reiterated India's support for an early
Bangladesh: The central government expressed concern over targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, and said- the situation is being closely monitored
The central government has expressed deep concern over the targeting of minority Hindus, temples, and businesses in Bangladesh. The government said it is keeping a close watch on the current situation
IND vs NZ Final: The goal of invincible India is to destroy the challenge of the Kiwis, their record in knockouts is not good
In the final of the Champions Trophy to be held on Sunday, the Indian team will enter the final with a psychological advantage against New Zealand. The reason for this is India's victory over New
The name of this famous bubbly TV actress has been confirmed in Bigg Boss 19, she will increase the TRP of Salman Khan's show.
Bigg Boss is a controversial reality show where full-on drama is seen. The audience likes the masala between the contestants. After 18 successful seasons, now the 19th season of Bigg Boss is about to
