The issue of child labour in the coal mines area of Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya has been in the news, posing serious concern and challenges for the State as well as the apex child rights body. The objectives of Dr.

Taking cognizance of various news and complaint received on the alarming issue of child labour in coalmines of Meghalaya in general and Jaintia Hills in particular, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights deputed a team to visit Meghalaya from 16 - 19 October 2011.