Child Welfare Committees — Mains Questions

Assess the role of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) in ensuring the rehabilitation and social reintegration of children in need of care and protection under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. What are the key challenges they face?

Critically evaluate the state-level implementation challenges of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) and suggest reforms to enhance their effectiveness in safeguarding child rights.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, represents a paradigm shift in India's approach to child justice. Discuss how Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) embody this shift and analyze their role in upholding the constitutional provisions for child welfare.