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Haryana Mandates Six-Month CCTV Footage Storage in All Child Care Institutions
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:00
Haryana Mandates Six-Month CCTV Footage Storage in All Child Care Institutions
- •The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has recommended mandatory adequate and effective CCTV surveillance in all Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across the state to enhance child safety.
- •CCTV footage must be stored and backed up for a minimum of six months, a significant increase from the previous one-month storage observed at Place of Safety-I, Madhuban.
- •The HHRC emphasized installing CCTV cameras at all key locations, including dormitories, entry/exit points, reception, corridors, kitchen, pantry/store room, and washroom entry/exit points, while respecting children's privacy.
- •This directive, stemming from an inquiry into alleged assault at Place of Safety, Madhuban, Karnal, extends to all CCIs in Haryana, including Children’s Homes, Open Shelters, and Special Homes.
- •Deputy Commissioners are tasked with reviewing CCTV arrangements in their districts and submitting compliance reports, which will be consolidated by the Women and Child Development Department.
Key Questions Answered
The Haryana Human Rights Commission recommended ensuring functional CCTV surveillance at all key locations in Child Care Institutions across the state, with recording storage and backup facilities required to preserve footage for a minimum period of six months.
Under Rule 67 of the Juvenile Justice Model Rules, cameras must cover entry and exit points, reception, corridors, kitchens, store rooms, dormitories, and washroom entry and exit points while respecting children's privacy.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has fixed February 4, 2027, as the next date of hearing, by which district-wise compliance reports and a consolidated state-level report from the Women and Child Development Department must be submitted.
