Child Welfare Committees — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, focus on the factual accuracy and precise distinctions related to Child Welfare Committees. Key areas to master include: the specific articles of the Constitution (15(3), 39(e), 39(f)) that underpin child welfare; the exact composition of CWCs (Chairperson + 4 members, including a woman and a child expert); the clear distinction between CWCs (for CNCPs) and Juvenile Justice Boards (for CICLs) ; the powers and functions of CWCs (inquiry, orders for care, rehabilitation, adoption, foster care); and recent amendments to the JJ Act, 2015, particularly the 2021 amendment's impact on CWC roles (e.

g., DM's role in adoption orders). Pay attention to statutory timelines (e.g., appeal period, inquiry completion). Practice MCQs that test these precise details and common misconceptions. Vyyuha advises creating flashcards for key definitions, article numbers, and the roles of different child protection agencies, including Childline and NCPCR .