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MASI Portal for Monitoring CHILD CARE HOMES

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has developed The ‘MASI’ application for real-time monitoring of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and their inspection process across the country.

Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection (MASI): Objectives

The primary objective behind the development of the Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection (MASI) is to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the inspection mechanism for CCIs as provided under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
The app aims to synchronize the monitoring of the system by various authorities, including Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), State Inspection Committees, District Inspection Committees, Members of Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs).

Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection (MASI): Features and Functionality

MASI serves as a single platform for inspections of all CCIs across the country, enabling any of the above-stated authorities to conduct unified inspections.
The application is linked to a monitoring portal, where automatic reports are generated, ensuring real-time updates on the status of CCIs.
Before and after the completion of the inspection cycle, regular follow-ups are conducted to ensure compliance with the Juvenile Justice Act and its rules.
The seamless functioning of MASI is facilitated by a questionnaire that authorities fill and submit through the app. Upon submission, the system automatically generates complete reports on the monitoring portal, providing comprehensive insights into the condition of the CCIs.

The Role of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs)

Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is an independent institution established under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
Its primary purpose is to address and resolve issues concerning children who are abandoned, orphaned, voluntarily relinquished by parents, or lost and require care and attention.
The CWC plays a crucial role in matters concerning the growth, protection, treatment, development, and rehabilitation of such children, ensuring the provision of their essential needs and safeguarding their well-being.