Question : CHILD LABOUR

(a) whether instances of child labour in the beedi industry have come to the notice of the Government during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard;

(d) whether the Government has taken steps to protect the interest of women beedi workers during pregnancy as beedi rolling can have harmful effects on the unborn child;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government has taken rehabilitative steps for children rescued from the beedi industry; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (g): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.