The effectiveness of polity in ensuring the protection of child rights in India remains a matter of debate. Here are some points to consider:

• The Constitution of India guarantees several child rights, including the right to life, education, protection against exploitation, and equal opportunities.
• The government has enacted several laws to protect child rights, including the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. However, the implementation of these laws is often weak, and child rights violations go unpunished.
• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and other bodies have been set up to investigate complaints of child rights violations, but inadequate resources and lack of political will often hinder their effectiveness.
• Several schemes, such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, have been implemented to improve the health and education of children, but the quality and coverage of these schemes remain inadequate.
• The recent attack on the NHRC team in Bengal indicates that even government bodies tasked with protecting child rights are not immune to violence and intimidation.
• Overall, while some efforts have been made to protect child rights in India, much more needs to be done to ensure that children are safe, healthy, and able to fulfill their potential.