Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
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Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
Legal Framework and Initiatives Against Child Labour in India
- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act (1986):
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- Aims to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and regulate working conditions for those in other employments.
- Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016:
- Completely bans the employment of children below 14 years.
- Prohibits adolescents (14-18 years) from hazardous occupations and processes, regulating their working conditions.
- Ratification of ILO Conventions (2017):
- On World Day Against Child Labour, India ratified two core ILO conventions, emphasizing commitment to combat child labour.
- National Policy on Child Labour (1987):
- Focuses on rehabilitating children in hazardous work, emphasizing rehabilitation over prevention.
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (2000, amended 2006):
- Includes working children in the category of children in need of care and protection.
- Sections 23 and 26 specifically address cruelty and exploitation of juvenile employees.
- Pencil Platform:
- Launched to ensure effective enforcement of child labour laws and eradicate child labour.
- Right to Education Act (2009):
- Mandates free education for all children aged six to 14, contributing to the fight against child labour.
- Amendments to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act:
- Prescribes severe punishment for retaining bonded labour and forces children into specific degrading activities.
- Draft National Policy for Domestic Workers:
- Aims to ensure a minimum salary of Rs.9,000 for household helpers.
- Police Initiatives:
- Every police station has a separate cell for juvenile, women, and child protection.
- NGO Contributions:
- NGOs like Bachpan Bachao Andolan, CARE India, Child Rights and You, and others actively work to eradicate child labour in India.Top of Form
