New Delhi:
For the first time in independent India, employing a child below 14 years of age can land you in jail.
The Cabinet today approved the amendment to Child Labour Act which proposes a complete ban on employment of children up to the age of 14 in any industry. Any violation will be a cognizable offence, punishable with a maximum three years imprisonment or fine up to a maximum of Rs 50,000.
The amendment also proposes a blanket ban on employing children below 18 years in hazardous industries like mining.
According to the proposal, children between 14 and 18 years of age can be employed in non-hazardous industries like child care.
The law is a contravention of the Right to Education Act that guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between six and 14 years of age.
The Cabinet today approved the amendment to Child Labour Act which proposes a complete ban on employment of children up to the age of 14 in any industry. Any violation will be a cognizable offence, punishable with a maximum three years imprisonment or fine up to a maximum of Rs 50,000.
The amendment also proposes a blanket ban on employing children below 18 years in hazardous industries like mining.
According to the proposal, children between 14 and 18 years of age can be employed in non-hazardous industries like child care.
The law is a contravention of the Right to Education Act that guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between six and 14 years of age.
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