Stressing comprehensive programme on ensuring child rights, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said the government would take effective measures to eliminate child labour in the country.

The government would take measures to ensure child rights for brightening their future, he said while addressing a programme at Tejgaon here yesterday.

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has warned the District Election Officers and the Returning Officers that they would be personally held responsible if there was any report of employment of child labourers for poll-related works.

Hasiru Usiru and Environment Support Group, NGOs protesting against the BMRCL for construction of the Lalbagh station and tree felling at Lakshman Rao boulevard, has now alleged that bonded child labour is prevalent in the construction of Namma Metro.

CUDDALORE: Child labour is quite rampant in the fishing trade in Cuddalore. Children in the age group of 10 to 15 are seen involved in the trade in large numbers in the Cuddalore Port area.

Congress complains to Election Commission, wants him arrested

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has decided to present amendments to the existing legislation on child labour.

NCPA Chairman Jagath Wellawatte said the new legislation will seek to increase the legal age of child labour recruitment from 14 to 18.

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