2 weeks ago
Eureka Forbes probes supplier after child labour found in Delhi
Some big companies make things like water purifiers, electrical equipment, and daily products.
To make these things, big companies often buy parts from smaller companies.
A small company in Delhi called YY Harness makes electrical wiring and parts.
Police found children working at this small company.
The children were between 14 and 16 years old, and children are not allowed to work.
The children said they worked six days a week and earned between $105 and $125 every month.
A special group called the National Human Rights Commission protects people's rights in India.
It asked three big companies — Eureka Forbes, Havells, and Hindustan Unilever — to check if children were working anywhere in their supply chains.
Eureka Forbes said it would investigate right away.
Hindustan Unilever said the small company was not its business partner.
Delhi authorities rescued four children, aged 14 to 16, from YY Harness, a small electrical wiring and component company in New Delhi.
Eureka Forbes said it has initiated an immediate review and audit of its supply chain practices.
The National Human Rights Commission asked Eureka Forbes, Havells, and Hindustan Unilever to urgently check their supply chains.
The rescued children said they worked six days a week and were paid between $105 and $125 per month.
Hindustan Unilever denied that YY Harness was a business partner, and police are investigating the incident.
- Who
- Four children aged 14 to 16 rescued by Delhi authorities; Eureka Forbes, Havells, and Hindustan Unilever were asked to check their supply chains.
- What
- Child labour was uncovered at supplier YY Harness in New Delhi; four children were rescued, and Eureka Forbes launched an internal supply chain investigation.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The children were rescued on Monday of this week, and the National Human Rights Commission made its request this week.
- Why
- The National Human Rights Commission demanded urgent supply chain checks, with senior member Priyank Kanoongo saying companies making profits from child labour is equal to 'blood-money.'
Companies accountable for supply chains
Companies deny direct involvement
Supply chain responsibility
Companies accountable for supply chains
NHRC senior member Priyank Kanoongo said companies making profits from child labour is equal to 'blood-money' and that they must urgently check their supply chains.
Companies deny direct involvement
Eureka Forbes said it takes the allegations extremely seriously and started an immediate review and audit; Hindustan Unilever denied YY Harness was a business partner, and Havells did not respond to queries.
Key facts
- Children rescued
- 4
- Ages of children
- 14 to 16
- Supplier involved
- YY Harness (electrical wiring and components)
- Reported monthly pay
- $105 to $125
- Work schedule
- Six days a week
- Companies asked to check supply chains
- Eureka Forbes, Havells, Hindustan Unilever
- Regulator
- National Human Rights Commission
- Status
- Police investigation underway
Quotes
Gaurav Khandelwal
Chief Financial Officer of Eureka Forbes
“"We take these allegations extremely seriously...we have initiated an immediate review and audit of the practices."”
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“"Companies making profits from child labour is equal to blood-money."”
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CNBC TV 18
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