The functions of the state commission are:
- To examine and review the safeguards provided by the laws for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.
- To present to the state government, annually and at such other intervals as it may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards.
- To inquire into violation of child rights and recommend initiation of proceedings in such cases.
- To examine all factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of children affected by terrorism, communal riots, natural disaster, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, trafficking, exploitation and prostitution and recommend remedial measures.
- To look into matters relating to children in need of special care including children in distress, marginalized children, children in conflict with law, juveniles, children without family and children of prisoners and recommend remedial measures.
- To study treaties and other international instruments and undertake periodical review of existing policies, programmes and other activities on child rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.
- To undertake and promote research in the field of child rights.
- To spread child rights literacy among various sections of the society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for protection of these rights.
- To inspect any juvenile custodial home or any other place of residence or institution (under the control of the state government or any other authority, including any institution run by a social organisation) where children are detained or lodged for the purpose of treatment, reformation or protection and take up with these authorities for remedial action.
- To inquire into complaints and take suo-motu notice of matters relating to deprivation and violation of child rights; non-implementation of laws providing for protection and development of children; and non-compliance of policy decisions or instructions aimed at mitigating hardships and ensuring welfare and providing relief to children.
- To perform such other functions as it may consider necessary for the promotion of child rights.