Which of the following was established as a statutory body in 2007 for the protection, promotion and implementation of child rights in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Explanation:
• The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
• It is a statutory body working under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• Its mandate is to ensure that all laws, policies, and programs are in line with the child rights enshrined in the Constitution and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• The Commission consists of a Chairperson and six members, at least two of whom must be women.
• It has specific powers to inquire into complaints and take suo-motu notice of matters relating to deprivation of child rights.
Information Booster:
• The NCPCR also monitors the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 and the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Ministry of Women and Child Development (Option a)
• This is a government ministry (executive wing), not a statutory commission/body established in 2007.
(b) Juvenile Justice Act (Option b)
• This is a legislation (Law) providing the framework for the care and protection of children in conflict with the law, not a body itself.