The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act

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Introduction

·       The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act is a legislation designed to address the issue of child labor in India.

·       The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act aims to protect the rights and welfare of children by prohibiting their employment in hazardous occupations and regulating their employment in non-hazardous occupations to ensure their well-being and development.

·       Here's an overview of overall

·       Prohibition of Child Labor

·       The Act prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in certain hazardous occupations and processes.

·       These hazardous occupations and processes are listed in the Schedule to the Act and include work such as mining, carpet weaving, and employment in bidi-making establishments, among others.

·       Regulation of Child Labor

·       For non-hazardous occupations, the Act regulates the conditions under which children between the ages of 14 and 18 can be employed.

·       It mandates that such employment should not interfere with the child's education and should not be detrimental to their health and safety.

·       Penalties for Violation

·       The Act imposes penalties on employers who violate its provisions.

·       Penalties can include fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature of the offense.

·       Authorities and Inspections

·       The Act establishes authorities at the central and state levels responsible for enforcing its provisions.

·       These authorities are empowered to conduct inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with the Act.

·       Child Welfare Committees

·       The Act provides for the establishment of Child Welfare Committees at the district level to monitor the implementation of the Act and to provide support and rehabilitation services to rescued child laborers.

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