About CCR
The Center for Child Rights (CCR) at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is an interdisciplinary research and action Center dedicated to the protection, promotion, and realisation of children’s rights through legal reform, evidence-based policy advocacy, and institutional capacity building. Established in 2017 as a specialized Center of NUSRL, CCR was conceived as a core initiative under the University’s social justice mandate, with the objective of advancing child rights through scholarship, practice, and systemic engagement.
Positioned at the intersection of law, policy, and practice, the Center focuses on critical thematic domains including child protection, juvenile justice, education, child trafficking, foster care, and alternative care systems. Through strategic collaborations with governmental agencies, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and civil society organisations, CCR undertakes empirical research, field-based assessments, and training programmes aimed at strengthening child rights governance in Jharkhand and other regions. A central component of its mandate is to translate legal norms into effective institutional practices that uphold the dignity, welfare, and best interests of the child.
Mission
Envisions a world where every child’s rights are acknowledged, cared, protected, and celebrated
Vision
To develop the Centre as a Centre of Excellence in the area of child protection and child rights.
Our Aim
- To establish a pioneering centre in Jharkhand, that champions child protection and child rights through comprehensive, evidence-based approaches.
- To be a beacon of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, influencing policies, transforming practices, and empowering communities / stakeholders to ensure every child’s rights are recognized, respected, and fulfilled.
- To achieve the vision and mission, the following objectives will guide the development of the Centre of Excellence in Child Protection and Child Rights:
Our Objectives
- To develop and implement advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about children’s rights and protection.
- To engage with policymakers to influence the development and reform of child protection laws and policies at local, state, and national levels.
- To conduct conferences, seminars, trainings, webinars and workshops, and engaging in action research to enhance understanding and implementation of child protection laws.
- To provide specialized training programs for government officials, social workers, academician , law scholars, legal practioners, and community leaders etc.
- To conduct multidisciplinary research on child protection and child rights issues.
- To publish and disseminate research findings to inform policy, practice, and public awareness.
- Create a digital repository of resources, best practices, and case studies for stakeholders.
“Let us join our hands to create a “World Fit and Safe for Children””
Meet Our Team
Ms. Rimjhim Vaishnavi
Assistant Professor & Co-Head Centre for Child Rights, NUSRL Ranchi
Mr. Narendra Kumar Sharma
Technical Consultant- Capacity Building, CCR, NUSRL Ranchi
Dr. Md Tabrez Alam
Technical Consultant-Knowledge Management, CCR NUSRL Ranchi
Mr. Aniruddha Sarkar
District Technical Consultant, (West Singhbhum) CCR, NUSRL Ranchi
Our Student Team
The Centre for Child Rights (CCR), NUSRL, Ranchi, is actively supported by a dedicated and structured student team that functions as an integral component of the Centre’s academic, research, and outreach activities. Selected on the basis of academic merit, research aptitude, leadership potential, and commitment to social justice, student members play a pivotal role in translating the Centre’s objectives into meaningful action.
The organisational framework of the Student Team is designed to ensure efficiency, accountability, and professional engagement across all functional areas.
Aakriti Ojha
Advisory
Abhishek Datta
Student Convenor
Stuti Raj
Student Co-Convenor
List of Associated Students of the Centre for Child Rights (CCR)
| S.No | Name of the Member | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aakriti Ojha | IV | Advisory |
| 2 | Lavanay Raj | IV | Member |
| 3 | Nilanshu Goswami | IV | Member |
| 4 | Piha Birla | IV | Member |
| 5 | Abhishek Datta | III | Student Convenor |
| 6 | Asmi Aarya | III | Member |
| 7 | Kushal Singh | II | Member |
| 8 | Stuti Raj | II | Student Co-Convenor |
| 9 | Shashwat Choudhary | II | Member |
| 10 | Aishwarya Singh | II | Member |
| 11 | Akankshya Patnaik | II | Member |
| 12 | Shreya Rathode | II | Member |
| 13 | Yash Mani | I | Member |
| 14 | Naina | I | Member |
| 15 | Utkarsh Jaiswal | II | Member |
| 16 | SHAMBHU KUMAR | I | Member |
| 17 | Anshita | I | Member |
| 18 | Kr. Shivam Piyush | I | Member |
| 19 | Enayah Ali | I | Member |
| 20 | Dheeraj Bhagat | I | Member |
| 21 | Tanisha Sahu | I | Member |
| 22 | Kaushik Raj | I | Member |
| 23 | Semon Sarkar | I | Member |
| 24 | S Shreen | I | Member |
| 25 | Anish Allan Tigga | I | Member |
| 26 | Pranjal Singh | I | Member |
| 27 | Anushree Boudh | I | Member |
| 28 | Jas Singh | I | Member |
| 29 | Minisha Kakool | I | Member |
| 30 | Aditi | I | Member |
| 31 | Mimansa Chand | I | Member |
| 32 | Samriddhi Rawat | I | Member |
| 33 | Madhurima Bose | I | Member |
| 34 | Amay Sharma | I | Member |
| 35 | Ashifa Hashmi | I | Member |
| 36 | Serena Dhole | I | Member |
| 37 | Mayank Kumar | I | Member |
| 38 | Preeti Giri | I | Member |
| 39 | Dhruv Poddar | III | Member |
| 40 | Aryan Sah | I | Member |
| 41 | Smriti Jha | III | Member |
| 42 | Kumkum Singh | II | Member |
| 43 | Praveen Choudhary | IV | Member |
| 44 | Divya Anjali | I | Member |
| 45 | Annee Arsh | I | Member |
| 46 | Anshita Aishwarya | I | Member |
| 47 | Mubah Fatima | II | Member |
| 48 | Mayank Kumar | II | Member |
| 49 | Sukriti Chaudhary | VI | Member |
| 50 | Priyanka Kumari | VI | Member |
| 51 | Pranjal Singh | II | Member |
Organizational Structure
Advisor
Provides strategic guidance and academic oversight to ensure alignment with the Centre’s vision and institutional mandate.
Mentors
Senior faculty members and technical experts who offer thematic direction, methodological support, and professional mentorship.
Convener
Leads the student body, coordinates inter-committee functioning, and serves as the principal liaison between students and the Centre’s leadership.
Co-Convener
Assists the Convener in operational management and ensures continuity of activities.
Social Media Team
Manages digital outreach, public communication, and dissemination of the Centre’s initiatives, events, and advocacy campaigns.
Research and Documentation Committee
Supports empirical research, report writing, legal analysis, documentation of field activities, and preparation of policy briefs.
Events and Logistics Committee
Organises trainings, workshops, conferences, and outreach programmes, handling coordination, planning, and operational execution.
Members
Actively contribute across all committees, participating in research, advocacy, fieldwork, and academic initiatives.
Through this structured framework, students engage in substantive work related to child protection, juvenile justice, foster care, education, and allied domains, thereby fostering experiential learning while strengthening the Centre’s institutional impact.
Our Approach
The Centre for Child Rights (CCR) adopts a rights-based, interdisciplinary, and evidence-driven approach to advancing child protection and child rights. Anchored in constitutional principles, international child rights standards, and statutory frameworks, the Centre seeks to bridge the gap between law, policy, and practice through rigorous scholarship and field-based engagement.
Key dimensions of CCR’s approach include:
Key dimensions of CCR's approach include:
Legal and Policy Integration
CCR critically examines existing legal frameworks and policy instruments, generating research-informed recommendations aimed at systemic reform and improved governance.
Evidence-Based Practice
The Centre emphasises empirical research, field studies, and data-driven analysis to inform programme design, advocacy strategies, and institutional interventions.
Capacity Building
Through structured trainings, workshops, and mentoring, CCR strengthens the capacities of government functionaries, legal professionals, civil society actors, and students engaged in child protection systems.
Collaborative Engagement
Working in partnership with UNICEF, government departments, and civil society organisations, the Centre promotes multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure coordinated and sustainable child rights interventions
Student-Centric Experiential Learning
CCR integrates academic inquiry with practical exposure, enabling students to participate in research, documentation, community engagement, and advocacy while cultivating ethical leadership and professional competence.
Child-Centric and Inclusive Framework
All initiatives are guided by the principles of the best interests of the child, equity, participation, accountability, and dignity, with special attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Through this holistic and praxis-oriented approach, the Centre for Child Rights continues to function as a knowledge hub, capacity-building platform, and catalyst for strengthening child protection systems and promoting a culture of rights-based governance.
