Child rights in India have come a long way since Independence. The present study attempts to identify and describe events in evolution of child rights in India. The primary purpose of this study involves detailed description of Constitutional and legislative provisions in India pertaining to child rights. The emergence of the concept of child rights took place during the twentieth century. This shifted the focus from child welfare to child rights and this approach also implied obligation and goals. The emergence of child rights is mainly associated with issues of the social justice, non-discrimination, equality and empowerment. Child rights have ever since come a long way, and many laws have been formulated for uplifting the status of children in India. Government along with other institutions like UNICEF has been tirelessly working in formulation and implementation of policies for protection and overall growth of children in India.

Keywords: Child Rights, UNICEF, UNCRC, Genesis of Child Rights.