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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
People urged to cooperate to eradicate child labour
Vijayawada: NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha stated that it is everyone's responsibility to eradicate child labour. On Friday, he unveiled a wall poster designed for the eradication of child labour, under the auspices of Labor, Women and Child Welfare Department, and Child Rights Advocacy Foundation (CRAF). Speaking at the District Task Force Committee meeting held on this occasion, the Collector said that as part of the Anti-Child Labour Month, officials from the Labour, Police, voluntary organisations, and the Revenue department should conduct special drive inspections to identify child labourers until June 30. He emphasised that employing children less than 14 years of age and adolescents between 14 and 18 years in hazardous work is a crime, according to the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. He urged for public awareness campaigns about child laws. Collector Lakshmisha stated that if anyone identifies children or adolescents working as child labourers, they should inform the toll-free numbers: 100, 1098, and 1800 102 7222. The wall poster unveiling event was attended by Deputy Labour Commissioner Ch Asharani, ICDS PD D Srilakshmi, District Child Protection Officer M Rajeshwara Rao, Dr B Keerthi, secretary of Vasavya Mahila Mandali, CRAF representative Prabhakar, Forum for Child Rights member A Ramesh, and Assistant Labour Officers.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Child labour can be curbed when rescued kids are educated: Mandya DC
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara has emphasised that child labour can be curbed effectively only when rescued children are not just protected but also given sustained access to quality education. Speaking at a progress review meeting held at the deputy commissioner's office here on Tuesday, Kumara said, "It's not enough to rescue children from labour; we must ensure they stay in school and continue their education. Without follow-up, many may drop out again." The meeting was organised by the labour department under the provisions of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. Kumara shared that the labour department enrolled 36 child labourers in school over the past three academic years: 10 in 2022–23, 20 in 2023–24, and 6 so far in 2024–25. He urged the education department to maintain updated records on these children and called on local education officers to closely monitor their academic performance and attendance. He noted that while raids to rescue child labourers are regularly conducted in urban establishments like bakeries and garages, similar vigilance is needed in rural areas, particularly in stone quarries, small-scale industries, and farms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo World Day Against Child Labour Kumara said that the district will observe the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, where workshops will be organised for hotel owners, quarry operators, and factory managers to raise awareness on the issue. Senior civil judge and District Legal Services Authority member secretary Anand urged the labour department to step up its raids and ensure that such enforcement actions are widely publicised to serve as deterrents.
The Print
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Child protection laws need awareness, proactive administration for better implementation: Experts
Delivering the keynote address, NCPCR Chairperson Tripti Gurha stressed the importance of structured and widespread awareness to ensure the effective implementation of these legislations. The National Consultation was aimed at strengthening the dissemination and awareness of two key child protection laws, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) Widespread awareness, proactive administrative approaches and personal intervention by authorities were some of the suggestions made for the effective implementation of child protection laws during a virtual meeting convened by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday. She highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the Commission and called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders to uphold child rights in their truest sense. Preeti Bharadwaj Dalal, Member (Legal Rights of Children), shared her on-ground experiences of promoting awareness of the POCSO Act. She said challenges in implementation could be addressed through proactive administrative approaches, personal intervention by authorities and better dissemination of legal provisions. Dalal also noted the success of NCPCR's special benches and camps held in Aspirational Districts, which have helped reach marginalised and vulnerable communities. Dr. Divya Gupta, Member (Child Health, Care and Welfare), said effective implementation of the Child Labour Act required a gender-neutral approach and robust awareness campaigns. Echoing the need for sustained efforts, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Member Secretary, emphasised the centrality of child protection and education for all stakeholders. The consultation highlighted several critical areas of concern, including the urgent need for coordinated inter-ministerial efforts, establishment of fast-track courts for child sexual abuse cases, and uniformity in medico-legal reporting formats across the country. The event drew participation from around 300 stakeholders, including representatives from central and state Ministries, state police departments, State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs), and civil society organisations. PTI UZM AMJ AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- The Hindu
Industrial units in Virudhunagar warned against employing children below 18 during summer vacation
The Virudhunagar district administration has warned industrial units against employing children and adolescents below the age of 18 years during the summer vacation. A statement from Virudhunagar district Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan said an FIR would be registered against violators, and they could face a fine of up to ₹50,000, two years in jail, or both. The Collector added that parents of children and adolescents, who have not attained 18 years of age, could also face a fine of ₹10,000 for allowing them to be employed in industrial units. Agencies involved in producing advertisements, documentaries, movies, or cultural programmes for commercial purposes or social media must obtain permission from the District Collector before engaging children and adolescents under 18 years of age, in accordance with the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Citizens can lodge complaints against industrial units via the Child Helpline 1098 or if they find them employing any child below 18 years of age without skill-development training.
