Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Minister Calls for Unified Efforts to Eliminate Child Labor
The Labour Minister is asking everyone in the state to work together to stop child labour.
He said kids should be in school and playing, not working.
Officials need to check regularly for child workers, especially in small businesses.
When children are found working, they should be helped to go back to school.
The Minister also stated the government is making it illegal to employ children.
Karnataka started a special plan to help stop child labor back in 2001, showing they're taking this problem seriously.
Labour Minister Santhosh Lad called for a united effort to eradicate child labour.
He emphasized that children belong in schools, not workplaces.
Officials must conduct awareness campaigns and enforcement drives every two months.
Rescued child labourers must be rehabilitated and re-integrated into education.
Karnataka launched a Child Labour Eradication Action Plan in 2001.
- Who
- Labour Minister Santhosh Lad, officials, and citizens.
- What
- Call for united effort to eradicate child labour.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but during an event to mark World Day Against Child Labour.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To eradicate child labour and ensure children are in schools.
Government/Advocates
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Focus
Government/Advocates
Emphasis on eradicating child labour through enforcement and rehabilitation.
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N/A
- Event
- World Day Against Child Labour
- Key Message
- Eradicate child labour.
- Official
- Labour Minister Santhosh Lad
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Action Plan Launch
- 2001 in Karnataka
- Punishment for employing children
- 6 months to 2 years in prison, fines ranging from Rs20,000 to Rs50,000 for first-time offenders.
Sources
Karnataka Labour Minister Calls for United Effort to Eradicate Child Labour
Nagaland observes World Day against Child Labour with call to protect children’s rights
UP observing ‘Child Labour Prohibition Week’ from June 12-19
Call to create learning environment for children
