According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights draft regulatory guidelines 2022, employment of children in the entertainment industry requires producers to obtain permission from which district authority while engaging a child actor?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) District Magistrate.

According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) draft guidelines, producers must obtain permission from the District Magistrate (DM) to employ a child actor in the entertainment industry. 

Explanation

• The guidelines aim to protect child actors from physical and psychological stress. 
• The guidelines apply to a wide range of activities, including TV shows, movies, social media content, and advertising. 
• The guidelines include provisions from laws like the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, and the Child Labour Amendment Act, 2016. 
• The guidelines require producers to ensure a safe environment for child actors. 
• The guidelines require producers to ensure that child actors' school education is not affected. 

Additional information:

• A District Welfare Officer is responsible for the welfare of the people in their district. They may provide advice, support, and services to people in need.
• A District Judge is a judge who presides over a district court in India. They have the power to try both civil and criminal cases, and are also responsible for the administration of the district court.
• A Superintendent of Police (SP) is the head of a police district in India. They are responsible for maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring good police-public relations.