Between 2017 and 2022, India has shown a 94 per cent rise in reported sexual offences against children under POCSO — from 33,210 to 64,469 cases. But despite the rising numbers, the prosecution rate remains above 90 per cent, signalling stronger enforcement and reporting mechanisms, according to a new report.

The Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, hosted by the University of Edinburgh and the University of New South Wales, this week launched the findings from its latest ‘Into the Light Index 2025’, describing the situation as a “human tragedy of global proportions”.

“India stands out in South Asia for the depth of its available data on child sexual exploitation and abuse. Transparency in crime statistics allows for more effective monitoring and faster action,” the report noted.

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