(a) whether cases of trafficking of children for child labour has come to the notice of
Government as reported in the daily Aaj Samaj dated 2 October,2008;and
(b) if so,the action by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether cases of trafficking of children for child labour has come to the notice of
Government as reported in the daily Aaj Samaj dated 2 October,2008;and
(b) if so,the action by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a): Yes,Sir.
(b): As per the information provided by the Ministry of Labour and Employment,a Protocol on
Prevention,Rescue,Repatriation and Rehabilitation of Trafficked & Migrant Child Labour has been
circulated to all State Governments and other concerned Departments in the Union Government for
taking necessary action.Further,action against those employing children under the age of 14 years
in hazardous occupations and processes is taken as and when any violations of the Child Labour
(Prohibition & Regulation) Act,1986 is detected.