Question : CHILD LABOUR

(a) whether the Government are aware that in the World famous Sonepur Cattle fair child labourers are sold like cattle notwithstanding the worldwide campaign against child labourers;

(b) if so, whether a well-organised gang of some 15 persons are involved in this racket; and

(c) if so, the steps taken to nab this gang and put an end to this practice?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI MUNI LALL )

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