Archive · 30 Jul 2026
AP Child Rights Panel Chief Appeals for Public Reporting
The Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Vetukuri A.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju, has asked the public to call the Child Helpline 1098 to report any child rights violations.
He mentioned that the commission has a report on issues like child labour, child marriages, social media addiction, and children being used in crimes.
The report will be given to the state government with suggestions for a state-wide action plan.
Special drives and awareness campaigns will be conducted.
The commission, along with other agencies, will work to rescue child labourers, find missing children, and provide counselling and rehabilitation.
Recently, 17 children were rescued at Vijayawada railway station.
The chairman also talked about problems found during an inspection of the Tribal Girls Gurukul School, including poor food quality, lack of basic amenities, and safety concerns.
The commission has asked officials to keep all student complaints and replace the complaint box with a suggestion box to make students feel safe.
APSCPCR Chairman appeals to the public to report child rights violations via Child Helpline 1098.
Commission has prepared a comprehensive report on child labour, child marriages, social media addiction, and use of children in criminal activities.
Report to be submitted to the state government with recommendations for a state-wide action plan.
Special drives and awareness campaigns to be conducted against child labour, child marriages, and the harmful impact of social media.
Commission, in coordination with other agencies, will intensify rescue operations to identify child labourers and trace missing children.
Recent rescue of 17 children at Vijayawada railway station.
Inspection of Tribal Girls Gurukul School revealed poor-quality food, inadequate amenities, and safety concerns.
Commission directed officials to preserve and register all student complaints and replace the complaint box with a suggestion box.
- Who
- Vetukuri A.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju, Chairman of APSCPCR
- What
- Appeal to the public to report child rights violations and a report on child labour, child marriages, social media addiction, and use of children in criminal activities
- When
- Addressed the media on Wednesday
- Where
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To raise awareness and take action against child rights violations
Government and Child Welfare Agencies
Public and Media
Role in Child Protection
Government and Child Welfare Agencies
The government and child welfare agencies are responsible for implementing policies and conducting rescue operations to protect children's rights.
Public and Media
The public and media play a crucial role in reporting violations and raising awareness about child rights issues.
- Chairman
- Vetukuri A.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju
- Child Helpline Number
- 1098
- Issues Addressed
- Child labour, child marriages, social media addiction, use of children in criminal activities
- Special Drives
- Against child labour and child marriages
- Awareness Campaigns
- On the harmful impact of social media on children
- Recent Rescue Operation
- 17 children rescued at Vijayawada railway station
- School Inspection
- Tribal Girls Gurukul School, Podalakur Road, Nellore
- Complaints Found
- Poor-quality food, inadequate quantities of meals, irregular supply of eggs, chicken and fruits, lack of basic amenities, concerns over outsiders entering the campus at night