Child Labour (Prohibition and Regualation) Amendment Bill,2016
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding Child Labour (Prohibition and Regualation) Amendment Bill, 2016?
1) The working conditions of adolescents allowed to work in non-hazardous occupations are regulated for the first time.
2) Statutory provision for a Child and adolescent labour rehabilitation Fund with contribution of appropriate Government is also ensured for each child rescued.- Published on 02 Aug 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
- The working conditions of adolescents (14 to 18 years of age) allowed to work in non-hazardous occupations regulated for the first time.
- Regulation of working conditions would ensure non exploitation of the adolescents working in non-hazardous occupations.
- Statutory provision of rehabilitation Fund would ensure that child and adolescent is not only rescued but his future is secured by the amount collected in fund for his welfare and education.
- DM or an officer subordinate to him can be made responsible for enforcement of the Act and can be conferred with such powers as decided by appropriate Govt.
