MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)
(a) : The Government of India has been implementing two schemes for
rehabilitation of Children withdrawn from work, namely the scheme of
National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) and the scheme of Grant-in-Aid
to Voluntary Organisations. The scheme of National Child Labour
Projects is implemented through District Child Labour Project
Societies set up under the Chairmanship of the District
Collector/Magistrate. 92 NCLPs are currently under implementation in
10 Child Labour endemic states for rehabilitation of 1.9 lakh
children. Under the Scheme of Grant-in-aid (G.I.A.), funds are
released to Voluntary Organisations, on the recommendation of the
concerned State Government, for taking up action oriented projects
for the benefit of working children. Over 70 projects are under
implementation under the Scheme of grant-in-aid.
(b) : Under the Scheme of NCLP, Volunteers imparting Educational
and Vocational Instructions in the Special schools/rehabilitation
centres are paid an honorarium of Rs.800/- per month.
Clerk-cum-typist-accountant and Peon of the special
schools/rehabilitation centres are paid Rs.800/- and Rs.400/- p.m.
(consolidated honorarium) respectively. Under the Grant-in-aid
scheme to Voluntary Organisations, salaries are paid by the
Organisation on the basis of approvals accorded by the G.I.A.
Committee.
(c) & (d) : There has been demand for increase of salaries of
staff working under the scheme of NCLP. An increase in the model
budget for special schools/rehabilitation centres for child labour
under NCLP scheme is envisaged. The Proposed increase, inter-alia,
includes, increase in honorarium to volunteers and other project
functionaries and for office support expenses.
