National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

Websites Policies

Content Archival Policies

Every content component is created with metadata, source and a validity date. Content that is permanent in nature is reviewed at least once every ten years, unless it is edited or removed earlier when required. Content is not displayed on the website after its validity date.

Short-lived content such as tenders, recruitment notices and events is no longer relevant once its purpose has been served. Content such as documents, reports and news is reviewed regularly as set out in the Content Review Policy.

Content is reviewed at least two weeks before its validity date. If it is still relevant, it is revalidated and the validity date is changed; otherwise it is moved to the archive and is no longer shown on the main pages. Archived content remains available in the "Archive" section of the relevant page.

This policy is in force and is followed while maintaining the website
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Content Contribution, Moderation and Approval (CMAP) Policy

Content is contributed by the authorised content contributors of each division of NCPCR, in a consistent manner, to maintain uniformity and standardisation, together with the associated metadata and keywords. Content is entered through the web-based Content Management System (CMS) of the website.

Every content element goes through the life cycle of creation, modification, approval, moderation, publishing and expiry. Content is published only after it has been moderated and approved. If it is rejected at any level, it is returned to the contributor for correction.

Language and quality standards: all content published on the website, in every language, shall be grammatically correct, free from spelling and typographical errors, accurate, up to date and complete. Content shall be written in plain, clear language that the general public can understand.

Equality, inclusiveness and non-discrimination: all content and services shall be inclusive and non-discriminatory. Content shall not contain any language, image or material that is offensive, derogatory, abusive or discriminatory on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, gender identity, disability, age, language, place of birth or any other ground, and shall respect the dignity and rights of children. Persons with disabilities shall be referred to with respectful, person-first language, and content shall be accessible as per GIGW 3.0 / WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

During moderation and approval, the Moderator and the Approver check every content element against the standards above. Content that does not meet them is not approved and is returned to the contributor for correction.

NCPCR has nominated a Moderator and an Approver for each type of content element: [list, e.g. Tenders: Section Officer (Admin) / Under Secretary (Admin); What's New: ...].
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Content Review Policy (CRP)

All possible efforts are made to keep the content on the website current and up to date. This policy defines the roles and responsibilities for reviewing website content and how often each type of content is reviewed.

Review frequency: Home page and What's New: [weekly]; Tenders and recruitment: [daily while open]; Press releases and news clippings: [weekly]; Reports and publications: [quarterly]; Acts, rules and policies: [half-yearly]; About Us and Who's Who: [monthly and on every change of officers].

The entire website is reviewed for broken links, syntax and accessibility once a month by the NCPCR website team, and any problem found is corrected.
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Hyperlink Policy

Links to external websites / portals: at many places on this website you will find links to other websites and portals. These links are provided for your convenience. NCPCR is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. The presence of a link or its listing on this website should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind. NCPCR cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time and has no control over the availability of linked pages. Links to non-government websites are marked "External website that opens in a new window".

Links to this website from other websites: prior permission is not required to link to information hosted on this website, but NCPCR would like to be informed about any links provided to this website so that it can inform the owners of any changes or updates. NCPCR does not permit its pages to be loaded into frames on other sites; pages must load in a newly opened browser window.
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Privacy Policy

This website does not automatically capture any specific personal information from you (such as your name, phone number or e-mail address) that allows NCPCR to identify you individually. If the website asks for personal information, for example on the Feedback form, you will be told what it is for, and adequate security measures will be taken to protect it.

NCPCR does not sell or share any personally identifiable information given voluntarily on this website with any third party (public or private). Information provided is protected from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure, alteration or destruction, and is handled in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

The website collects certain information about the user, such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address, domain name, browser type, operating system, date and time of the visit and pages visited. This information is used only to improve the website and is not linked to the identity of individual visitors, except when the law requires it, for example in a law-enforcement investigation.

Cookies: the website uses only the cookies described in the cookie settings (necessary, preference and third-party media cookies). Optional cookies are used only with your consent, which you can change at any time through "Cookie Settings".
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Links leading to external or non-government websites are clearly identified as "External Website" wherever applicable. Users are informed that such links lead to websites outside the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights website.

Links to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights website by other websites/portals

Prior permission is required before hyperlinks are directed from any website/portal to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content on the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the Hyperlink should be obtained by sending a request at webmaster-it[dot]ncpcr[at]nic[dot]in.

Website Contingency Plan

The website must be available to the public at all times. NCPCR has the following plan to restore it as quickly as possible in case of any problem:

Defacement of the website: all security measures are in place to prevent defacement or hacking. If the website is defaced despite these measures, it is blocked immediately and restored from the latest clean backup. The incident is reported to CERT-In and NIC within the time set by CERT-In.

Data corruption:   A backup of the website is taken [daily], so that the site can be restored quickly if its data is corrupted.

Hardware / software crash:   if the server hosting the website fails, the hosting service provider (NIC) has enough redundant infrastructure to restore the website as early as possible.

Hardware/Software Crash:  Though such an occurrence is rare, still in case the server on which the website is being hosted crashes due to some unforeseen reason, the web hosting service provider must have enough redundant infrastructure available to restore the website at the earliest.

Natural Disasters:   if the data centre hosting the website is damaged or stops working because of a natural disaster, the website is switched over to the Disaster Recovery Centre (DRC) set up by the hosting service provider at a geographically remote location, with minimum delay.

Emergency information:   In a national crisis or unforeseen calamity, the website is a reliable and fast source of information to the public, and emergency information and help-line numbers are displayed without delay. The officer responsible for publishing emergency information is [name, designation, phone, e-mail], and these contact details are kept available at all times.
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Website Monitoring Plan

NCPCR has a Website Monitoring Plan under which the website is monitored periodically to find and fix quality and compatibility issues in the following areas:

Performance:   Site download time is optimised for different network connections and devices; all important pages are tested for this [monthly].

Functionality:   All modules of the website, including interactive components such as the Feedback form and search, are tested [monthly] to ensure that they work correctly.

Broken Links:   The website is checked [monthly] with an automated link checker to make sure there are no broken links or "Page not found" errors; any broken link is corrected within [3 working days].

Traffic Analysis:   Site traffic is monitored regularly to understand usage patterns and visitors' preferences.

Feedback:  Feedback from visitors is the best way to judge the website's performance. A proper mechanism is in place to act on feedback and make the changes and improvements suggested by visitors.

Accessibility and compatibility:  The website is checked [quarterly] against GIGW 3.0 / WCAG 2.1 Level AA with automated tools and a screen reader, and on current versions of the major browsers and on mobile devices.
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]

Website Security Policy

The website contains information that is freely accessible and may be viewed by any visitor. NCPCR maintains a copyright interest in the content of its websites.

Except for authorised security investigations and data collection, no attempt is made to identify individual users. Accumulated data logs are deleted according to a set schedule. The Privacy Policy explains how personal information provided by visitors is used.

Unauthorised attempts to upload information or to change information on this website are strictly prohibited and are punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and other applicable laws of India.

Access to the Content Management System and to sensitive or official information is limited to users who have an appropriate official reason. Every such user has a unique user name and a strong password that must be changed regularly, access is given only to the functions the user needs, and accounts are disabled when no longer required.

The website is security-audited by a CERT-In empanelled auditor before launch, after every major change and at least once a year, and hosted under the security policies of NIC.
Approved by: Web Information Manager, NCPCR       Date of Approval: [13-Oct-2026]