Constitution of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights-

1. The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has been constituted under Section 17 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 read with Government notification No. SWD 79/93/Pt. V/136 dated 4th March 2010 for protection and promotion of survival, development, protection and participation rights of the children.

2. The Commission shall consist of the following Members namely:-
A Chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done a outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children; and Six Members, out of which at least two shall be Woman, from the following fields, to be appointed by the central government from amongst person of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in-

• Education
• Child health, care, welfare or child development;
• Juvenile justice or care of neglected or marginalized children or children with disabilities;
• Elimination of child labour or children in distress;
• Child psychology or sociology; and
• Laws relating to children