Question : ENGAGEMENT OF CHILDREN IN ZARI INDUSTRIES

(a) whether employment of children in hazardous activities is prohibited under Article 24 of the Indian Constitution;

(b) whether children under age of 14 are employed in Zari industry in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the action proposed to rehabilitate them and ensure that children are not employed in such industries?

MINISTER OF TEXTILES ( SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) & (c): No incidence of employment of children under age of 14 in the Zari industry has been reported to the Government.

(d): Does not arise.