India, July 9 -- With the Delhi government intensifying its focus on child protection, newly appointed Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) Chairperson Om Prakash Vyas assumed charge on Wednesday and met Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, signalling a renewed push to strengthen child safety mechanisms, enforce the POCSO Act and build a more accountable child protection system across the national capital. Soon after taking charge, Vyas paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister, where the two discussed issues concerning children's rights, safety and holistic development. Congratulating him, Gupta said the Delhi government's commitment to protecting children remains unwavering. Also Read - Balcony of luxury society flat collapses in Gurugram; residents demand 'structural audit' "Protecting children's rights and safeguarding their welfare remains the Delhi Government's highest priority," the Chief Minister said. She added that under the Commission's new leadership, it would function with "sensitivity, transparency and accountability" and help create "a safe, dignified and trustworthy environment for children across the Capital." Gupta also highlighted that the recently launched Child Protection Month has directed all concerned departments to ensure effective implementation of the POCSO Act, establish Child Protection Committees in schools, conduct awareness campaigns and strengthen institutional mechanisms for child safety. She said the Commission would play a crucial role in taking these initiatives forward. Also Read - Delhi building collapse: Death toll climbs to three, FIR registered After assuming office, Vyas said the Commission would work in line with the Chief Minister's vision for child welfare. "Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has a clear and sensitive vision for protecting children's rights, ensuring their welfare and promoting their holistic development. This vision will guide the Commission's work," he said. He further added, "All members of the Commission are committed to working round the clock to protect children's rights, secure their future and support their overall development." Vyas said the Commission would work closely with the Education Department, the Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi Police and other institutions to ensure effective implementation of child rights laws and prompt action on child safety issues. He also identified safe school environments, stronger Child Protection Committees, awareness on safe and unsafe touch, cyber safety, gender sensitisation and personal safety as key priorities. A former Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee in Delhi and former Joint Registrar (Law) at the National Human Rights Commission, Vyas has over 27 years of experience in human rights and law enforcement and is a recipient of the President's Police Medal for meritorious service.
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