Priyank Kanoongo appointed as new Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Priyank Kanoongo has been appointed the new Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for a period of 3 years. The post of chairperson fell vacant after Stuti Kacker’s tenure ended on September 16, 2018. The NCPCR is a statutory body, which was set up by an Act of Parliament in 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.

Originally written on October 16, 2018 and last modified on October 16, 2018.

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