DGP inspects Child Protection Centre at Rajasthan Police Academy
Directs officials to raise public awareness and strengthen capacity building
Jaipur, October 2026 : Director General of Police, Rajasthan, Rajiv Kumar Sharma, inspected the Child Protection Centre at the Rajasthan Police Academy on Wednesday. At the centre, which is being run by the police in collaboration with UNICEF, he issued necessary directions to its members and police officers regarding child protection initiatives.
Sharma said research-based innovation and public awareness were essential to effectively address challenges related to child safety. He emphasised that, in the evolving cyber environment, it was also necessary to strengthen the capabilities of parents and relevant stakeholders to protect children and prevent sexual offences against them.
The DGP directed the officers and members associated with the centre to conduct an in-depth study of key child protection issues and undertake evidence-based research into problems emerging in various districts. He instructed them to organise awareness programmes and capacity-building activities based on the findings of the research.
Innovations to Strengthen Child Protection
The centre aims to conduct comprehensive studies on child protection challenges and promote effective, innovative solutions. It is functioning under the direction of DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma and the guidance of Academy Director and Additional Director General of Police Sanjeev Kumar Narzary.
UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Dr Sanjay Kumar Nirala emphasised the need to strengthen cybersecurity, prevent sexual offences against children and increase awareness among parents.
He also highlighted the importance of regular training for stakeholders in accordance with legal provisions and the role of subject experts in strengthening their capabilities.
Additional Director of the Police Academy Shankar Dutt Sharma, Police Inspector Dheeraj Verma, UNICEF Programme Officer Himali Leuwa, Consultant Sindhu Binujith, Dr Ajit, Ashutosh, Akash Upadhyay and other police and UNICEF officials were present during the inspection.
