TAWANG : The two-day Regional Convention of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) of the North Eastern States concluded at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall here on Saturday with National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Priyank Kanoongo attending the valedictory session as the chief guest.

Organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), the convention brought together chairpersons, members and officials of the SCPCRs from across the Northeast to deliberate on strengthening child rights through regional cooperation, knowledge sharing and collaborative action.

In his keynote address, Kanoongo said the recommendations and deliberations emerging from the convention would help shape child rights policies and strengthen institutional mechanisms over the next two decades. He expressed confidence that these collective efforts would contribute to nurturing responsible and empowered citizens in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

He congratulated the APSCPCR for successfully organising the convention and lauded its initiative in bringing all the North Eastern States onto a common platform to deliberate on issues concerning child welfare and protection. He expressed hope that the outcomes of the convention would serve as a benchmark for future child rights initiatives across the country.

The concluding technical session featured presentations by chairpersons and representatives of the participating State Commissions, who shared best practices, innovative initiatives and suggestions for strengthening child protection systems. The discussions emphasised the need for greater inter-state cooperation, institutional convergence, community participation and the exchange of successful models to address emerging challenges affecting children.

The convention concluded with a collective resolve to strengthen the protection, education, care and overall well-being of children through sustained collaboration and coordinated action among all stakeholders, reaffirming the North Eastern States’ shared commitment to building a safe, inclusive and child-friendly society.