Andhracafe.com- The State Government is planning to render atleast 100 mandals free from child labour by November 14 this year. Already 60 mandals in the State are poised to be child labour free zones.
Minister for School Education N Rajya Lakshmi said while launching the notification of elimination of child labour in domestic and hospitality sectors, the biggest challenge was to make child continue studies and to provide a secure future after education. In this regard all departments should set up a committee and prepare an action plan, she added.
According to her, as part of Badi Bata programme in June this year 4,830 children engaged in child labour were rescued and admitted to bridge schools. She said her department will take action against complaints from the general public registered at the Child Rights Cell, set up at the State Education Director office with a toll free number 1800-485-2933.
Even under National Child Labour Project, about 55,239 children are rehabilated.