“Child protection requires not only laws but an ecosystem approach”. Assess the functioning of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 institutional framework. Suggest measures to improve convergence among child-protection bodies.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Q3. “Child protection requires not only laws but an ecosystem approach”. Assess the functioning of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 institutional framework. Suggest measures to improve convergence among child-protection bodies. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question Asked due to persistent gaps in India’s child-protection ecosystem and recent audits highlighting weaknesses in Juvenile Justice institutions despite strong legislation. Key demand of the question The question requires assessing the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Act institutional mechanisms and explaining why an ecosystem approach is necessary, followed by suggesting measures to improve convergence among child-protection bodies. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly introduce the need for ecosystem-based child protection and mention how the JJ Act provides the institutional backbone. Body Assess the functioning of the JJ Act institutional framework by referring to operational gaps, capacity issues and monitoring weaknesses. Explain the significance of ecosystem and multi-agency coordination in ensuring effective child protection. Suggest measures for improving convergence among statutory bodies, departments and digital systems. Conclusion End by emphasising the need for integrated, accountable and well-coordinated institutions to realise constitutional guarantees for children.
Why the question Asked due to persistent gaps in India’s child-protection ecosystem and recent audits highlighting weaknesses in Juvenile Justice institutions despite strong legislation.
Key demand of the question The question requires assessing the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Act institutional mechanisms and explaining why an ecosystem approach is necessary, followed by suggesting measures to improve convergence among child-protection bodies.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly introduce the need for ecosystem-based child protection and mention how the JJ Act provides the institutional backbone.
• Assess the functioning of the JJ Act institutional framework by referring to operational gaps, capacity issues and monitoring weaknesses.
• Explain the significance of ecosystem and multi-agency coordination in ensuring effective child protection.
• Suggest measures for improving convergence among statutory bodies, departments and digital systems.
Conclusion End by emphasising the need for integrated, accountable and well-coordinated institutions to realise constitutional guarantees for children.