Question : AMENDMENT IN CHILD LABOUR LAW



(a) whether there is need to amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 in order to fully comply with the laws related to the `Right to Education` in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reaction of the Union Government thereto; and

(c) the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.