Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 18:47
According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), India is home to over 40 million child labourers.
Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 00:29
In a major crackdown, city police on Thursday rescued 108 children working in small scale industry units in Madanpura area of south Mumbai and arrested 25 persons for allegedly employing them.
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 13:43
Rajavelu urged NGOs, government agencies and volunteers with social outlook to ensure early eradication of child labour.
Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 21:09
As the nation prepares for Anti- Child Labour Day on Tuesday, the head of India`s child rights body today called for amending the law to ensure that any form of child labour is deemed hazardous for minors.
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 21:31
A case of child abuse under the Juvenile Justice Act and Child Labour Act has been registered against TDP candidates.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 12:21
A probe has been ordered into the allegation that child labourers were being engaged in executing works of MGNREGS in Ganjam district.
Last Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012, 22:47
The government is considering an amendment in the Child Labour Act to ban children up to the age of 14 from engaging in any form of labour.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 16:35
A woman lawyer booked under the Child Labour Act for allegedly employing a minor girl as a domestic servant, has been let off by a Delhi court.
Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 11:55
Pointing to a rise in child labour in domestic units, NCPCR is seeking to bring households under the ambit of labour laws.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 17:54
A notification on October 10, 2006, the CLPRA specifically prohibited employing children below 14 years in domestic and hospitality sectors.
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 21:28
India along with Bangladesh and the Philippines lead the world in the number of products made by child workers.
Last Updated: Monday, September 5, 2011, 19:46
NHRC issued a notice to Bihar govt for allegedly making children serve politicians at a function attended by the state`s labour minister.
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