Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for UPSC as it directly addresses social justice, vulnerable sections (children), governance, policy implementation, and the effectiveness of welfare schemes, which are core components of the GS2 syllabus.
The Child Protection System in India is a comprehensive framework designed to safeguard the rights and well-being of children, particularly those in need of care and protection. It operates primarily under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, establishing institutional and legal mechanisms to address child vulnerability, abuse, and neglect.