(a) whether the Government have identified the number of
child labourers in various States in the country, particularly in
Jharkhand;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whehter the North-Eastern States have submitted any
action plan to eradicate child labour;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR (SHRI MUNI LALL )
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(a) & (b): Authentic information on child labour is
generated during the decennial census. As per the 1991 census,
the total number of working children in the country is 11.28
million. State-wise number of working children in the country is
Annexed. Jharkhand is a newly formed state and the figures on
child labour as per the 2001 census are yet to be published.
(c): No action plan has been received from the North-Eastern
States for the eradication of child labour.
(d) to (e): In view of (c) above, does not arise.