Taking cognisance of a complaint received regarding private hostels being operated in the State, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) chairperson Usha Negi has written a letter to the chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, director general of police Anil K Raturi and other officials concerned to ensure registration of paying guest accommodations and private hostels. The officials have been provided copies of the new manual prepared by the commission regarding such facilities. They have been asked to ensure that the said private facilities are registered as per the manual.
The chairperson of the commission stated that crime like molestation and harassment of boys and girls have been rising, which is an alarming situation. Also, the operation of unregistered hostels is also a factor affecting the effective prevention of such incidents.
Negi said, “The commission has a 28-page manual providing an overview of the necessary factors to be considered while registering a hostel. We along have also sent the manual to various officials concerned. This manual covers all the points from food and management to security, cleanliness and various other aspects. Registration committees are being set in the districts and reports being sought from these so that the commission can also conduct inspections from time to time.”