Child Protection Policy

Applicability

This policy applies to every individual and entity associated with NavLakshya — employees, management, freelancers, consultants, volunteers, partners, vendors, and anyone acting on behalf of NavLakshya across all online and offline engagements.

Introduction

NavLakshya regularly engages with students below 18 years of age. We uphold universal child safeguarding principles aimed at protecting their academic and emotional wellbeing, personal dignity, and professional aspirations across all programs.

Objectives

The objectives of this policy are to:

• Promote awareness of child rights and protection principles across all stakeholders
• Prevent all forms of child abuse including physical, emotional, sexual, digital, and neglect
• Create structured mechanisms for reporting and responding to child protection concerns
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance with all applicable child protection laws in India
• Safeguard the dignity, privacy, and free will of every student

Code of Conduct

A. Staff Must:

• Foster an open and respectful environment allowing children to freely express concerns
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times in all interactions with students
• Immediately report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior involving a student
• Maintain confidentiality of all student data and personal information
• Use technology responsibly and never access or distribute inappropriate content

B. Staff Must Not:

• Engage in inappropriate physical contact with any student
• Use abusive, humiliating, or degrading language toward any student
• Develop any form of personal, sexual, or inappropriate relationship with a child
• Take photographs or recordings that compromise a child's dignity or privacy
• Ask children to meet privately outside authorized and supervised spaces

Digital Safety

• All digital communication with students must occur through official NavLakshya platforms only
• Staff must not connect with students through personal social media accounts
• Recording of any session requires prior written consent from all relevant parties

Reporting & Accountability

Every staff member and stakeholder must report any suspected or confirmed violation immediately. All safeguarding reports must be sent to the dedicated safeguarding email — not the general inquiry inbox — to ensure reports are handled with the urgency and confidentiality they require.

• safeguarding@navlakshya.in
• +91 9415337435

• Child Protection Officer :

  Anjali Sharma, Head of Counseling

Non-Compliance

Any confirmed violation may result in immediate suspension, termination of employment or partnership, legal action under applicable Indian law, and permanent ineligibility from future NavLakshya engagements.

Our Commitment

NavLakshya is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for every student. Protecting children is a shared responsibility. Every individual associated with NavLakshya must uphold the highest ethical standards at all times, without exception.