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State renews pledge to end child labour
Patna: On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, symbolic cheques for Rs 25,000 were distributed among children rescued from
child labour
as financial support from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
The programme, organised by the department of labour resources, was aimed at raising awareness and reaffirm the state's commitment to ending child exploitation.
Deepak Anand, secretary of the department, said around 30 children had been rescued so far in the 2025-26 financial year. In the previous years, 1,319 children were rescued in 2023-24 and 1,148 in 2024-25.
He added that the department recovers Rs 20,000 from offending employers and deposits the amount into the Child Labour Rehabilitation-cum-Welfare Fund.
The state govt contributes an additional Rs 5,000 per rescued child to strengthen the rehabilitation process. Each child also receives Rs 25,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to secure their future.
"World Day Against Child Labour reminds us that there should be no place for child labour in a civilised society. It is a social crime and curbing it is every citizen's moral duty. We must work together to provide education, health and a dignified life to such children," Anand said.
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He added that strike forces have been formed to rescue children and raise awareness across the state.
He said children are a nation's most valuable asset and their well-being reflects the social and economic development of society. "The roots of child labour lie in poverty, illiteracy and social inequality, which perpetuate a generational cycle of exploitation and deprivation," he said.
He reminded the gathering that, under Indian law, employing children under 14 or adolescents aged 14-18 in hazardous workplaces can result in a fine between Rs 20,000 and Rs 50,000, imprisonment from six months to two years, or both. Repeat offenders face rigorous imprisonment of up to three years.
Labour enforcement officers and superintendents were honoured during the programme for their work. The secretary commended their collaboration, which he said had contributed significantly to eliminating child labour.
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