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Crime
Jaipur Chief Secretary V. Srinivas Reviews Child Protection Measures
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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Chief Secretary V. Srinivas chaired a review of initiatives aimed at preventing crimes against children, covering issues such as child labour, child marriage and human trafficking in Jaipur.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – The state's chief secretary, V. Srinivas, convened a high‑level meeting to assess the effectiveness of ongoing child‑protection programmes. Officials from the police, social welfare, health and legal departments presented updates on investigations into sexual offences against minors, as well as steps taken to curb child labour and early marriages.
The discussion emphasized stronger inter‑departmental coordination and faster prosecution of offenders. Participants highlighted the need to expand awareness campaigns in schools and communities, and to improve data collection on trafficking cases.
The chief secretary urged all agencies to implement the state's child‑protection policy more rigorously, calling for periodic audits and increased funding for rehabilitation shelters. He also directed the legal cell to fast‑track pending cases to ensure swift justice for victims.
The meeting concluded with a set of actionable recommendations, including the formation of a joint monitoring committee and the rollout of a digital reporting portal for child‑related crimes.
These measures are part of Rajasthan's broader effort to strengthen its legal and social framework for safeguarding minors against exploitation.
The discussion emphasized stronger inter‑departmental coordination and faster prosecution of offenders. Participants highlighted the need to expand awareness campaigns in schools and communities, and to improve data collection on trafficking cases.
The chief secretary urged all agencies to implement the state's child‑protection policy more rigorously, calling for periodic audits and increased funding for rehabilitation shelters. He also directed the legal cell to fast‑track pending cases to ensure swift justice for victims.
The meeting concluded with a set of actionable recommendations, including the formation of a joint monitoring committee and the rollout of a digital reporting portal for child‑related crimes.
These measures are part of Rajasthan's broader effort to strengthen its legal and social framework for safeguarding minors against exploitation.