To ensure the holistic well-being, rights, and dignity of children of incarcerated parents, the best framework requires a coordinated, trauma-informed approach across policing, legal, and child welfare systems Mandatory Arrest-Stage Protocols: Require police to record details of dependent children during arrest memos. If no caregiver is available, immediately refer the child to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) within 24 hours to prevent abandonment or trauma In-Prison Care (0–6 years): Provide specialized crèches, nutritious diets, vaccinations, and early childhood education within prison premises. Ensure birth certificates do not state "born in prison" to prevent lifelong social stigma Smooth Transition & Kinship Care: Prioritize placement with extended family or vetted foster care over institutionalization when a child turns six or if parents are incarcerated. Provide financial sponsorship to surrogate caregiver Preserving Parent-Child Bonds: Implement a "Child Connect" pro

Children of incarcerated parents should receive proper support for their education, healthcare, nutrition, safety, and emotional well-being. The SOP should ensure regular monitoring, counselling, protection from stigma and discrimination, and coordination among child protection authorities. All decisions should prioritize the child’s safety, dignity, and best interests.

further to my comments 9. the incarcerated child should be treated as a normal child and they should be trewated politly. 10. it will help them to realise and to convert as a good citizen' 11. may be by unknowingly they committed crime, one should keep it in mind 12. the SOP shall be prepared by keeping all above points in mind. 13. the SOP shall be prepared by all stake holders 14. the stake holders shall include jail authorities, police department, legal experts

Child rights protection and its Empowerment is very essential fuel for building better society. Every Child belonging from anywhere and of any background must be safe and have a right to live happy and peace life. There are Laws and lots of campaign and few national initiations that also plays an important role for building best society. There are few suggestions here to strengthen SOP. 1. Proper monitoring on these activities. 2. Protection Vulnerable children by groups of people work for government. 3. Awareness spreading among public via phones, internet, and offline method by paper posters.

Subject: Request to Feature the Inspiring Literary, Theatrical and Spiritual Journey of 93-Year-Old Thiru Kaniyuran in Mann Ki Baat Respected Sir/Madam, I respectfully wish to bring to your kind attention the remarkable life and continuing contribution of Thiru Kaniyuran, aged 93, from Tamil Nadu. His life represents a rare and inspiring journey spanning Tamil theatre, literature, spirituality, social awareness and lifelong learning. What makes his story particularly noteworthy is that his creative work has continued even at the age of 93. A Lifelong Journey with Tamil Theatre Thiru Kaniyuran's interest in theatre began during his school days. He participated in a school annual play and received the Best Actor Award for a play that he himself had written. This early recognition became the foundation for his lifelong association with Tamil theatre. His first major theatrical work, “Amateur Aravamudhu,” marked an important turning point.

To ensure the care and protection of children of incarcerated parents, India requires a compassionate, system-wide framework. First, law enforcement must mandate the identification of minor dependents at the time of arrest and inform the Child Welfare Committee within 24 hours to prevent neglect. Placements should prioritize vetted kinship care or foster families over institutional orphanages, backed by regular welfare audits. To shield these children from social stigma, state policies must guarantee uninterrupted schooling, financial support, and strict privacy regarding parental incarceration across school records. Trauma-informed mental health counseling must be integrated into local health centers to help them process emotional distress. Furthermore, prisons should replace harsh barriers with child-friendly visitation areas and regular free video calls. Finally, for children living with incarcerated mothers, a smooth transition with complete health records and Aadhaar enrollment mu

Every child needs Happy, healthy and safe environment. A child can ever share his/ her views only when he/she feels safe and protected. A child can be protected by giving safe environment, by Looking after their activities, their behaviour, by giving Happy and healthy environment, Special rights and care Must be given to the children of incarcerated prisoners. Schooling should be provide to children in the premises. Counselling can be done on regular basis. As children are the coming future of our Nation so they can be treated in a way so they can feel safe and protected and become a good citizen of Nation.

The SOP should adopt a child-centered and rights-based approach, ensuring that children affected by parental or guardian incarceration are not treated differently or stigmatized because of the circumstances of their parents. A clear mechanism should be established for early identification and registration of such children, followed by regular assessment of their safety, health, education, emotional well-being, and basic needs. Each child should have access to counseling, healthcare, education, nutrition, legal assistance, and rehabilitation services through coordinated efforts of prisons, Child Welfare Committees, District Child Protection Units, schools, police, and NGOs. Special arrangements should be made for children living with incarcerated mothers, including safe living conditions and age-appropriate facilities. The SOP should also ensure regular monitoring, family support, confidentiality of children's information, and a simple grievance-redressal system.

Protecting child rights, ensuring their safety and empowerment is essential for building a better and stronger society. Every child deserves a safe, happy, healthy, and dignified childhood, regardless of their background or circumstances. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights plays an important role in creating awareness, protecting children from abuse, exploitation, child labor, discrimination, and other forms of harm. It is inspiring to see efforts focused on giving children equal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. We must all contribute by listening to children, respecting their rights, supporting their education, and creating an environment where they feel safe and valued. Every child has potential, and every child deserves a chance to shine. Together, we can build a future where every child is protected, respected, empowered, and given the opportunity to live with dignity and hope.

Mandate child protection screening at the exact time of parent /arrest to prevent children from unsupervised . provide social support counselling through cws dcpu. establish mandatory checklist during police custody , link affected child directly to power units for social security nutrition support . Ensure mandatory non discriminate polices in school provide stipend support so education is uninterrupted. organise regular , child friendly visitation rooms in correctional facilities. special protocols for caregiver . support for children special needs (csn,cwsn) upgrade prison visitation facilities to child friendly , non friendly spaces (without glass barriers) to maintain regular emotional contact. Ensure school rentation and financial scholarship aid without requiring non essential parental identity or disclosure to avoid societal things.