Do Changes Dilute Child Labour Law?

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  • Published On: May 13, 2015
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Changes to the Child Labour Act, which have been approved by the Union Cabinet, allow children above 14 to work in non-hazardous, home-based businesses during school holidays and outside school hours. What does this mean? And does it dilute a law that is meant to safeguard children from exploitation?

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