Abolition of Child Labour

The Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has informed the Rajya Sabha that The National Advisory Council has recommended abolition of child labour under the age 14. These recommendations are in the backdrop of the Right toEducation Act which provides for free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years.

Certain amendments to Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act are under consideration of the Government.

The Minister was replying to a written question whether the National Advisory Council has recommended abolition of child labour in hazardous or non hazardousjobs under the age 14 and its regulation between the age of 15 and 18; the details thereof; whether in view of the Right to Education law in place, the demand for complete abolition of child labour has great importance; and the steps taken by Government on this issue?