Question : CHILD LABOUR PROJECT

(a) whether the Government is seriously implementing the schemes of National Child Labour Project (NCLP) in the country;

(b) if so, the number of children withdrawn from hazardous work and admitted into special school during the last three years and current year;

(c) the number of districts in the country where NCLP has been implemented;

(d) the expenditure incurred on the above project during the said period;and

(e) the mechanisms adopted to supervise the works being carried out in the above schemes?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): As per available information 3.39 lakhs children have been withdrawn from hazardous work and admitted into special schools during last three years and current year.

(c): Government is implementing National Child Labour Project Scheme (NCLP) in 266 districts.

(d): Under NCLP Scheme expenditure of Rs. 147.21 crore, Rs. 95.27 crore and Rs. 92.71 crore has been incurred during 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively.

(e): A Central Monitoring Committee under the Chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment with representation from State Governments and concerning Ministries/Departments has been set up for the supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the National Child Labour Project.