The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Central Act enacted 2006-01-20. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceIndia Code (Historical)
PublishedFriday, 20 January 2006
Affected Population~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Key Authorities
Ministry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCRMinistry of Youth Affairs
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