Photo: Hindustan TimesUnited Nations: India is set to ratify two key global conventions on combating child labour which a top UN official described as a “great step forward” in bringing all the world’s children under the ambit of the legislations. 138) and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. The government of India had in March this year approved ratification of two fundamental conventions of the ILO to address concerns related to child labour. “After the total prohibition of child labour, this is yet another important step in protecting all our children from exploitation and abuse. It now remains a collective responsibility of everyone to do their bit to remove the scourge of child labour from the country,” Satyarthi had said.

Source: Mint June 13, 2017 06:56 UTC