NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children from child labour
On 4 September 2026, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said its Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign (12 Juneβ31 August 2026) rescued over 3,800 children and led to 575 FIRs.
Summary
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) announced on 4 September 2026 that its special Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued more than 3,800 children from child labour. The NCPCR, a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, ran the campaign from 12 June to 31 August 2026 with State governments, District Magistrates, labour departments and police. More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign, and States were asked to report on rehabilitation, compensation and educational mainstreaming of rescued children.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign
- Period
- 12 June β 31 August 2026
- Children rescued
- 3,800+
- FIRs
- 575+
- Body
- NCPCR, statutory body under MWCD
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many children were rescued from child labour under the NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign in 2026?
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Correct answer: A β Over 3,800
The NCPCR, with State authorities, rescued over 3,800 children.
During which period did the NCPCR run its 2026 Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign against child labour?
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Correct answer: D β 12 June β 31 August 2026
The campaign was launched on 12 June 2026 and continued up to 31 August 2026.
Consider the following statements about the NCPCR's 2026 rescue campaign: 1. The NCPCR is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 2. More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C β Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Women and Child Development release.