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Time of India
7 hours 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Dist admin to observe World Day Against Child Labour
Mysuru: Additional deputy commissioner P Shivaraju on Friday said that the district administration decided to observe World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 at Maharaja's Pre University College to spread awareness among people about the protection of children's rights. It also aims to create awareness for the complete eradication of child labour in the district. He was speaking after reviewing the progress of a district-level task force meeting. He gave directions to all gram panchayats and urban local bodies to observe the event. He also asked them to carry out the drive against such activities from June 13 to 30 by conducting spot inspections in all industries, factories, hotels, shops, and other establishments. He directed them to book cases against owners if they found employed child labourers in their business activities. He also asked them to bring all school dropouts back to school. Assistant commissioner of labour Veena SR and labour officer Chethankumar were present at the meeting.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Drive against child labour from June 12
Lucknow: The state govt will launch a mega awareness programme to mark the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. The drive aims to make UP free of child labour by 2027. "The labour department is spearheading a massive programme to eliminate the child labour in coordination with various departments like education, women and child development, panchayati raj, home, health, social welfare, rural development, urban development, and vocational education," a govt spokesperson said. He added that lack of reliable data was a major hurdle in eradicating child labour as statistics were not updated since the 2011 census. "The panchayati raj department was asked to collect data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the departments of labour and education, which will facilitate the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programmes. District-level task forces will be established to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats," he said. "Govt has also partnered with Unicef to compile a booklet detailing schemes of various departments aimed at benefitting child labourers and their families. This will help in publicising govt initiatives and bringing more people into their purview," he added. The spokesperson said that govt was also considering re-implementation of 'Naya Savera' scheme to provide better opportunities to child labourers. "Another initiative to prevent child labour is the operation of Atal Residential Schools in all divisions, meant for the children of labourers," he said.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Govt to form district-level task forces to make UP child labour-free by 2027
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to form district-level task forces to make the state completely child labour-free by 2027, officials said. The Labour Department has been assigned the task to achieve the target in coordination with the departments concerned such as Education, Women and Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Home, Health, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Development, and Vocational Education, it is learnt. The government has devised concrete steps to address key challenges, including data scarcity and ensuring the retention of children in schools, which are critical in eliminating child labour, the officials said. One of the major hurdles in eradicating child labour has been the lack of reliable data, as comprehensive statistics have not been updated since the 2011 census. To address this, the Panchayati Raj Department has been tasked with collecting data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the Labour and Education departments, facilitating the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programs. Also, district-level task forces will be established across all districts to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats, they added. In partnership with UNICEF, the government will compile a booklet detailing the schemes of various departments that benefit child labourers and their families. This initiative will ensure that government assistance reaches every child and their family in need, supporting the broader goal of eliminating child labor in the state, the government stated. Another challenge in eradicating child labour is the retention of children who, despite being enrolled in schools, are irregular in attendance and are at risk of falling into the category of potential child labourers. To address this, the Women Welfare Department's Bal Seva Yojana, Sponsorship Scheme, and Child Helpline are working to provide education and rehabilitation opportunities for these children. The government is also considering the re-implementation of the 'Naya Savera' scheme after a qualitative evaluation, with the aim of providing better opportunities for child labourers. To raise public awareness, a large-scale program will be organised in Lucknow on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour, which will involve the cooperation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), employers, and labour organisations. By combining data , awareness campaigns and rehabilitation schemes, the government is making efforts toward eliminating child labour and ensuring that children receive education and a secure future.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Tackling the bane: Public awareness drive against child labour in Lko on June 12
The state government has set an ambitious target of making Uttar Pradesh completely child labour-free by the year 2027. To achieve this, the state government has initiated coordination between key departments such as education, women and child development, Panchayati Raj, home, health, social welfare, rural development, urban development, and vocational education, all under the labour department, a spokesperson said. The government has devised innovative and concrete steps to address key challenges, including data scarcity and ensuring the retention of children in schools, which are critical in eliminating child labour and paving the way towards a more prosperous society. One of the major hurdles in eradicating child labour has been the lack of reliable data, as comprehensive statistics have not been updated since 2011 census. To address this, the Panchayati Raj department has been tasked with collecting data on working children and child labourers at the village level. This data will be shared with the labour and education departments, facilitating the implementation of targeted child labour elimination programmes. Additionally, district-level task forces will be established across all districts to expedite data collection with the help of local panchayats. Furthermore, in partnership with Unicef, the government will compile a booklet detailing the schemes of various departments that benefit child laborers and their families. This initiative will ensure that government assistance reaches every child and their family in need, supporting the broader goal of eliminating child labour in the state. Another significant challenge in eradicating child labour is the retention of children, who, despite being enrolled in schools, are irregular in attendance and are at risk of falling into the category of potential child labourers. To address this, the women welfare department's Bal Seva Yojana, sponsorship scheme, and child helpline are actively providing education and rehabilitation opportunities for these children. Re-implementing 'Naya Savera' scheme The government is considering re-implementation of the 'Naya Savera' scheme after a qualitative evaluation, with the aim of providing better opportunities to child labourers. To raise public awareness, a large-scale programme will be organised in Lucknow on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour, which will involve the cooperation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), employers, and labour organisations.
