Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, visited the office of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on 13th October, 2026 to inspect the premises under the “Swachhta Abhiyan”, implementation phase of which has started from 2 October to 31 October, 2026. She inspected the NCPCR office located in the Chandra Lok Building, Janpath.
During the inspection, while reviewing the record management, the Minister pointed out that all physical files should be digitized and only those files which require preservation should be retained in hard copy. She stated that the process of weeding out should be expedited, as it would not only beautify the office but also create space that can be utilized for better purposes.
Smt. Annpurna Devi was informed that during 2025-26, NCPCR weeded out more than 7,000 files by scanning more than 5.3 lakh pages. For 2026-27, NCPCR has targeted scanning of more than 8 lakh pages and weeding out of over 10,000 files.
The Minister emphasised the need for the timely disposal of pending files by December 31, 2026, to ensure efficient and expeditious administrative processes. She also stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace.
The Minister interacted with the staff of NCPCR to understand their domain work and their contributions. She expressed satisfaction on the general upkeep and cleanliness of the office.
After the inspection, Smt. Annpurna Devi interacted with the Chairperson, Shri V. Prem Chand, and the Member Secretary, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, to review the progress of the initiatives undertaken by NCPCR. The Chairperson apprised the Minister of the efforts of NCPCR in developing Social Media Guidelines for Technology Companies.
The Minister was also apprised that NCPCR, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is working on the development of an AI-based tool to proactively detect Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) circulating on the internet. The Minister expressed that both initiatives should be implemented expeditiously, as both areas are very important and deserve immediate attention.
Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi directed that complaints received should be handled sensitively, responsibly and expeditiously. Recalling the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s statement that “an effective grievance redressal system is the true strength of a democracy”, she stated that no stone should be left unturned to extend all support to the complainants.
