ACT, 1986

THE CHILD LABOUR (PROHIBITION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1986[23rd December, 1986.]

DefinitionAn Act to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and to regulate the conditions of work of children in certain other employments.

Matter to consider regarding Health

Safety cleanliness in the place of work and its

freedom from nuisance; disposal of wastes and effluents; ventilation and temperature; dust and fume; lighting; drinking water; fencing of machinery; work at or near machinery in motion; employment of children on dangerous

machines;

Health and safety.-- The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the health and safety of the children employed or permitted to work in any establishment or class of establishments.

Causes of child Labour Poverty Illiteracy of Parents Unemployment Family Problems Easy Availability of Jobs Poor Enforcement of

Laws

EFFECTS OF CHILD LABOUR Ill Effects on Health of

Children Denying of Education Affects Personality

Development Poor Image of the Country Hamper the Human

Resource Development of the Country

Exploitation of Children Social Evils

Scenario

Age Group No. of Child Labourers

% on Total Labourers in India

05 – 14 Years 1.3 Crore 3.15%

05 – 17 Years 2.9 Crore 7.05%

Child Labour in India (As Per Census 2001)

(1) Any person, police officer or Inspector may file a complaint of the commission of an offence under this Act in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) Every certificate as to the age of a child which has been granted by a prescribed medical authority shall, for the purposes of this Act, be conclusive evidence as to the age of the child to whom it relates.

Procedure relating to offences. --

Suggestions by usBy Adopting child by

By spreading awareness

By providing free education by govt

By Supporting NGO’s

By Banging Acceptance of Services from Child

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