Child Safety

Schools on Wheels is an innovative initiative by IAS officer Jitendra Jorwal that transforms yellow school buses into mobile classrooms, bringing interactive, hands-on learning experiences to underprivileged children in Sangrur’s slums—resulting in nearly 100% re-enrollment rates and rekindling their excitement for education.  In the bustling slums of Sangrur, Punjab, each morning begins with a sight …

School on Wheels: A Revolutionary Drive for Slum Children In Punjab’s Sangrur Read More »

Bengaluru-based MetroRide Kids claims to be India’s first app-based transport service exclusively for children. Recently launched in Hyderabad, the service plans to expand to Bengaluru within three months. With vehicles ferrying students packed like sardines and instances of drunk driving on the rise, working parents often find themselves on edge, struggling with unreliable transport services …

From school to soccer practice: Bengaluru startup launches kids-only ride-hailing service Read More »

The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), led by Chairperson Keisam Pradipkumar, has issued an advisory to the Directorate of Education (S) regarding the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Manual on the Safety and Security of Children in Schools. …

MCPCR issues advisory on RTE Act monitoring and child safety in schools Read More »

Australia’s landmark social media ban on under-16 children could set a global precedent. In an ambitious attempt to rein in big tech companies, Australia recently passed a law that bans social media access for children below the age of 16. The law was passed by the Australian Senate on Friday, November 29, with a vote …

How India and other countries regulate children’s social media access Read More »

Roblox’s newest updates are still trying to convince parents and families the gaming platform is safe for kids. Gaming platform Roblox is popular with young kids, but investigations from law enforcement and news organizations have found worrisome cases of predators using Roblox to target children, along with a lawsuit alleging illegal gambling on the platform. These growing …

Roblox Rolls Out Even More Protections for Kids as Concerns Persist Read More »