ACT, 1986

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

Definition
An 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
Child Labour in India (As Per Census 2001)

Age Group

No. of Child Labourers

% on Total Labourers in India

05 14 Years 05 17 Years

1.3 Crore 2.9 Crore

3.15% 7.05%

Procedure relating to offences. -(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.

Suggestions by us
By Adopting child by
By spreading awareness By providing free education by govt By Supporting NGOs By Banging Acceptance of Services from Child

Taken By
Pragya budhauliya

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