Child Labour

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Where to complain?
- Information on where to complain against incidents of child labour
Have a query?
- Send your query to Alpa Vora, Consultant, Child Protection
The Earning vs. Education Dilemma
- Response
Join the Discussion
- How to rehabilitate rescued child labourers? -(started Oct. 1st 2007, over 100 responses)
Child Labour: Introduction
- Defining Child Labour-Article 32.1-United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Government Provisions / Policies / Acts / Rules
- Central Government
  - What the Child Labour Law says
  - Legislative Provisions Prohibiting and Regulating Employment of Children -overview of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
- List of Hazardous Occupations & Processes -Sec.3,Part A & Part B of the Schedule of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
- National Policy on Child Labour, 1987 -Strategies for the elimination of Child Labour
- The Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Rules, 1988 (pdf)
- Directions of the Supreme Court -Judgement on elimination of Child Labour dated 10.12.1996
- Notification of Banning of Child Labour on Oct 10, 2006 in the Gazette of India -Ban on Child Labour in domestic work / in dhabas(roadside eateries),restaurants, hotels, motels etc. (pdf)
- The Child Labour (Abolition & Rehabilitation) Bill, 2006 (pdf)
- Constitutional Provisions -ensuring rights of children – Child Labour Section- Ministry of Labour & Employment
- Provisions under IPC
- Provision under Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000 – JJA -Sec.26-procurement of child in hazardous employment & witholding earnings for one’s own use
- National Skills Development Corporation -Chapter 5 – Skill Development & Training – Eleventh Five Year Plan- (pdf)
- History of Legislation Relating to Child Labor in India
- Report of the working group on Child Labour for the 11th year plan -Starategy formulations by Planning Commission, India (pdf)
- Provisions under Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933
- Provisions under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
State Government
- Andhra Pradesh
  - Child Labour Eradication Program in Andhra Pradesh – policies / legislations & action -by M. V. Foundation (pdf)
- Goa
  - The Goa Children Rules, 2004 -pertaining to child labour vigilance officer, task force, victim assistance unit & other authorities (pdf)
- Karnataka
  - Note on the working of the State Child Labour Project & the NCLP in Karnataka -Contributed by Mr. H.S. Uthapa, Deputy Labour Commissioner, Govt. of Karnataka (pdf)
- Kerala
  - The Kerala Child Labour ( Release, Rehabilitation & Welfare ) Bill, 2002 (pdf)
- Maharashtra
  - Notice issued to housing societies banning the employment of child labour as a domestic help -Maharashtra State Government, as per the notification by Central Government in the Gazette 2006 (pdf)
- Orissa
  - Orissa Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 1994 (pdf)
- Punjab
  - The Punjab Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Rules, 1997 (pdf)
- Tamilnadu
  - Elimination of Child Labour in Tamilnadu- a chapter in a policy note (2008-09) of Ministry of Labour
Union Territories
- Delhi
  - Pilot Project on eradication of child labour from north west district, Delhi – November 2007 -initiated by Labour Department & Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (pdf)
Government Agencies- Ministries / Depts.
- Child Labour Division -A channel of supervision under Ministry of Labour & Employment, India (pdf)
- Committees & Advisory Boards on Child Labour
  - Technical Advisory Committee on Child Labour -Advising Central Govt. regarding addition of occupations & processes to the Schedule
  - National Authority for Elimination of Child Labour -laying down policies & programmes & co-ordinating in implementation of the related projects (pdf)
  - Central Advisory Board on Child Labour -reviews implementation of existing legislations & suggest measures for welfare of working children (pdf)
  - Central Monitoring Committee -Supervision, Monitoring & Evaluation of National Child Labour Projects (pdf)
  - Committees & Advisory Boards on Child Labour at the Centre -responsible for the elimination of Child Labour
Government schemes / plans
- A general note on Grant-in-aid for voluntary organisations -for NGOs in districts that are not covered by NCLP scheme
- Revised Grant-in-aid scheme for organisations (Voluntary or Non-governmental)-2003 -Financial assistance for taking up prog./project for benefit of Child Labour (pdf)
- National Child Labour Project (NCLP)
  - National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) -A scheme for Rehabilitation of Child Labour
  - Revised scheme of National Child Labour Project -2003 -Rehabilitative programmes for the benefit of Child Labour in 10th Five Yr. Plan
  - Model Budget of the NCLP Society & School -For NCLPs (both old & new)
  - List of Districts covered under NCLP scheme -State-wise list
  - Steps to be taken for Setting up of new National Child Labour Project (NCLP) -Child Labour Section-Min. of Labour & Employment
  - District-wise Status of NCLPs Wednesday, August 27, 2008 (doc)
- International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour
  - International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) -ILO-IPEC Programme in India
  - Indo-US Child Labour Project (INDUS) -A Project developed by Dept. of Labour, Min. of Labour, Govt. of India under ILO-IPEC
  - List of Districts covered under INDUS Project -21 districts- 4 States & a Union Territory
International Conventions / Protocols
- Summary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child -Prepared by the Childrens Rights Alliance (ILO, WHO, UNHCR, UNESCO, UNICEF) (pdf)
- UN Protocol to prevent, supress & punish trafficking in persons especially women & children (pdf)
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (pdf)
Data / Statistics
- Data on enforcement of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 -based on reports from State Govts (pdf)
- Census Data on Child Labour – Statewise distribution -Child Labour Section – Min. of Labour & Employment (pdf)
Legal Issues
- PIL in the Supreme Court in 2005 by the NGOs & activists working towards eradication of child labour -seeking existing child labour laws in conformity with the articles ensuring child rights (pdf)
- Supreme Court asked Centre WHY Child Labour in all forms should not be completely banned -A response to PIL in the Supreme Court in2005 – notice issued to the Centre (pdf)
Non-Government Organisations
- List of NGOs with contact details
Campaigns
Campaign Against Child Labour -working towards eradication of child labour through building public opinion,
Views on Child Labour
- Views on providing education to child labourers (2) -Source : karmayog@yahoogroups.com
- Re-cycling of Child Labour : Result of defective laws -Ashok Agarwal, Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist
- A response by Indian Government(2005) to ILO cicular seeking ratification of fundamental conventions -Coen Kompier, Senior Specialist from ILO New Delhi Office responding to the act of filing PIL in SC
Conferences/Seminars/Events related to Child Labour
- International Conference of Child Rights Organisers and Campaigners-Feb.21,08 -Synthesis document (pdf)
List of Publications : books / CDs / Videos / Documentaries / Films
Child Protection: A Handbook for Parliamentarians -by Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNICEF (pdf)
List of publications on Child Labour -by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute(An Autonomous Body of Ministry of Labour,Government of India)
Related Documents / Research Papers / Reports
- Action plan for companies to combat child labour – May 2008 -guidelines by the International Campaign ‘Stop Child Labour’ in consultation with stakehold (pdf)
- Globalization, Vulnerability & Child Labour -by Amod Kanth & Anupama Sahay from PRAYAS (pdf)
- Annual Report 2007-08, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India (pdf)
- Child Labour in India: Causes, Governmental Policies and the role of Education -By Dr. Mitesh V. Badiwala, M.D.
- Protection of Child Labour under the auspices of human rights regime -by Justice Anant Mane, Acting Chairperson, Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, Mumbai (pdf)
- Combating Child Labour – Jan. 2010 – European Commission Staff Working Document -Contributed by Gerard Oonk , ”Stop Child Labour – School is the best place to work” (pdf)
- The effective abolition of child labour – International Labour Organisation -a global report (pdf)
- The Barefoot Lawyers : Prosecuting Child Labour in the Supreme Court of India’ by Ranjan K. Agarwal -Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law Vol 21, No. 2 2004 (pdf)
- Child Labour : a snapshot view with a special focus on NCLP across the States
- Progressive Action Against Child Labour in India – by Subrata Sarkar from Utkal University, Orissa -Orissa Review, February – March 2007 (pdf)
NREGA and its impact on child labour : field notes from Dungarpur, Rajasthan by Neera Burra (pdf)
The Non-negotiables for children 6-14 yrs. of age as formulated by M.V. Foundation -Charter of Basic Principles for emancipation of Children
Child Labour in India – An Overview -a study report by M.C. Naidu and K. Dasaratha Ramaiah, Andhra Pradesh (pdf)
Working document: Child Labour and CSR: what should the European Union do? (pdf)
Notice issued to housing societies regarding ban on child labour for domestic servants (jpg)
International Labour Organisation : Guides for employers
- Eliminating Child Labour: Guides for Employers
- Guide One : Introduction to the issue of Child Labour (pdf)
- Guide Two : How employers can eliminate child labour (pdf)
- Guide Three : The role of employers’ organisations in combating child labour (pdf)
Related / Important websites
A list of Weblinks for further information on Child Labour
Blogs
- Action against Child Labour in Chamarjanagar, Karnataka -a blog by Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Mysore, Karnataka
Hoping for an “Eco-friendly” Diwali 🙂 : Children say no to crackers -Protest against engagement of children in fireworks industry
Millions of children labour on in India : October 16, 2007 -posted by Shakti Vahini on N-CAT blog
News and Magazine Articles
DNA: 101 child labourers found in city this year: BMC: October 27, 2008
Study on Child Labour in Pune -Article in Marathi, Lok Satta: September 23, 2008 (pdf)
News articles on child labour
Online Videos
- Child Labour in India – English Trailer -by MANITHAM, Chennai (promoting human rights & protecting environment)
Carpet Industry in India
A story of Carpet Industry in India – Project Mara by Robin Garland, UK
Child Labour rampant in Football industry
- Child labour rampant in football industry in Jalandhar, Punjab and Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
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- ‘Baalavani’ -An E-Journal acting as a voice against child labour. (pdf)

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