33 young children who were employed as workers in various manufacturing facilities across the State were rescued by labor department officials, who also filed lawsuits against about 30 employers.
Teams were organized throughout the State to conduct inspections on August 22 and 23 per the instructions of Labour Commissioner M.V. Seshagiri Babu.
Teams made up of representatives from the departments of revenue, education, police, women's development, and child welfare, as well as workers from village and ward sachivalayams and other department authorities, conducted raids and filed complaints against the employers, according to the personnel from the labor department.
“Six children were found to be working in hazardous conditions. The raids are continuing on brick kilns, stone quarry units, factories, mechanic sheds, shops and other establishments,” the Labour Commissioner said on Wednesday.
According to Mr. Seshagiri Babu, the teams saved kids in the districts of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Guntur, Satya Sai, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sita Ramaraju, Bapatla, and NTR.
After providing them with counseling, the rescued youngsters will be properly handed over to their parents. Mr. Seshagiri Babu stated that measures would be adopted to admit child labor in schools.
“Cases have been registered against the employers under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and other charges. Stern action would be taken against those who engage children in work,” the Labour Commissioner warned.
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