Crime Against Children: Parliamentary Panel to Hear 4 State Govts on Nov 2
A parliamentary committee will meet on Nov 2 to hear from UP, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala on addressing crimes against children.
In a significant move to address the rising concerns regarding crime against children, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has scheduled a high-level meeting on November 2. The panel will hear the perspectives and views of the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala to understand the challenges and strategies involved in protecting minors.
Rescheduled Deliberations
The meeting, which was originally slated for October 27, has been shifted to November 2. It is set to take place at 11 am within the Parliament House complex. This session is part of a broader examination of issues concerning Home Affairs, with the committee seeking direct input from state administrations on the ground realities of crimes targeting children.
The Schedule for State Presentations
The committee has outlined a strict timeline for the four states to present their views. According to the revised programme, the presentations will follow this sequence:
- Uttar Pradesh: 11:30 am
- Rajasthan: 12:30 pm
- Tamil Nadu: 2:30 pm
- Kerala: 3:30 pm
Future Planning and Previous Reviews
Beyond the urgent discussions on child safety, the parliamentary panel will utilize this meeting to consider and select the specific subjects it will examine during its 2026-27 term. This ensures that the committee's long-term agenda remains aligned with the most pressing national security and internal affairs issues.
This is not the first time the panel has tackled this subject. On September 23, the committee held a session at the Parliament House complex where they discussed crime against children alongside the implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in the northeastern states.
Composition of the Committee
The 31-member committee is chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Radha Mohan Das Agarwal. The panel represents a cross-section of India's political landscape, consisting of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.
Key Members Involved
The committee includes prominent political figures from various parties:
- Rajya Sabha: Members include Haris Beeran (IUML), Samik Bhattacharya, Neeraj Shekhar, and Tarun Chugh (BJP), Ajay Maken (Congress), Derek O’Brien (TMC), Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT), Sanjay Singh (AAP), and Sanjay Yadav (RJD).
- Lok Sabha: Members include Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Jai Parkash, and Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed (Congress); Supriya Sule (NCP-SP); Thiru Dayanidhi Maran (DMK); and several BJP MPs including Ashish Dubey, Naveen Jindal, and Vishnu Dayal Ram.
The Committee on Home Affairs is one of the eight Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees that operate under the direction and control of the Rajya Sabha Chairman, while the remaining 16 fall under the jurisdiction of the Lok Sabha Speaker.