Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Nationwide Campaign Rescues Over 3,800 Children From Child Labour
A national campaign worked to find children involved in child labour or at risk of trafficking.
It took place from June 12 to August 31.
More than 3,800 children were rescued.
Officials also registered more than 575 police cases.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights worked with state governments, police and labour departments.
Officials were told to help the children recover after being rescued.
This includes reuniting them with families when appropriate and helping them return to school.
The campaign also encouraged people to report child labour.
More than 3,800 children were rescued during a nationwide campaign held from June 12 to August 31.
The campaign targeted child labour, trafficking and exploitation, especially in identified hotspots.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights coordinated operations with state and Union Territory authorities.
More than 575 FIRs were registered in cases identified during the campaign.
Authorities were asked to support rehabilitation, family restoration, compensation and children’s return to education.
- Who
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, working with state and Union Territory authorities, district administrations, labour departments and police.
- What
- A nationwide rescue and rehabilitation campaign rescued more than 3,800 children and led to over 575 FIRs.
- When
- The campaign ran from June 12 to August 31; the results were reported on September 4.
- Where
- Across India, including areas identified as hotspots for child labour and trafficking.
- Why
- To identify and rescue children involved in child labour or vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation, and support their rehabilitation.
- Children rescued
- More than 3,800
- FIRs registered
- More than 575
- Campaign period
- June 12 to August 31
- Coordinating body
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- Key focus
- Child labour, trafficking and exploitation
- Follow-up measures
- Rehabilitation, family restoration, educational mainstreaming and compensation
- Outreach
- Social media and other communication platforms
