The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments to the Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children Act, 2015 on February 17, 2021.The amendment proposes that, the DMs, ADMs will monitor the functioning of agencies which are implementing this act in each district.After this amendment, the Child Protection Unit of districts will function under the District Magistrate (DMs).

Now, the DMs can independently evaluate Child Welfare Committee, and the Specialised Juvenile Police Unit.He can check the capacity and background of the Child Care Institute, following which they will be recommended for registration.The amendments authorise the District Magistrate along with Additional District Magistrate to issue the adoption orders in accordance with Section 61 of the Juvenile justice act.

It will now ensure the speedy disposal of cases and also enhance the accountability.The amendments also empower the District Magistrates to ensure its smooth implementation and garner the synergized efforts to support the children in distress conditions.