Child Labour

U.S. to crack down on child labour amid surge in violations

U.S. labour Department had seen a nearly 70% increase in child labour violations since 2018, including in hazardous occupations. In the last fiscal year, 835 companies were found to have violated child labour laws.

AAP employed 11-year-old boy for political gain: NCPCR

It said that the complainant has also provided various social media links of AAP's official handles with content posted by the minor along with his complaint, proving the contents of the complaint.

Delhi govt, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan scuttling NCPCR raids to rescue kids from child labour: Priyank Kanoongo

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is celebrating ‘Elimination of Child Labour Week’ by mounting raid and rescue operations at 75 places from 12 June

Exclusive: Delhi govt officials fled as NCPCR conducted raids to rescue kids from child labour: Priyank Kanoongo

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chief Priyank Kanoongo is writing a letter to the government seeking punitive action against the officials. The body lauded the role of Delhi Police

Elimination of Child Labour Week: Raid, rescue operations to be conducted in 75 places, says NCPCR chief

On World Day Against Child Labour, today, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has developed a draft SOP on the rescue and post-rescue rehabilitation of child labour incorporating all child-related laws

Jaipur: Two sentenced to 14 years in jail for trafficking minors

BBA Director Manish Sharma said that stringent punishment is the only deterrent for such heinous crimes

Trafficking in Persons Report: India increased efforts, but response 'inadequate' compared to scale of problem

While retaining India in the Tier 2 category, the report said that the government has demonstrated "overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity"

World Day Against Child Labour 2021: Theme this year is 'Act Now, End Child Labour'

This special day was first observed in 2002 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a United Nations agency

Assam doctor, college principal wife arrested for pouring hot water on minor domestic help

The incident came to light after the district child welfare committee received a video from an anonymous source

COVID-19 lockdown exposes gaps in India's child protection services and urgent need for collaborative, proactive approach

The lockdown augmented poverty, uncertainty and domestic anxiety; now more children may move toward the streets; away from home or searching for work.