Guwahati: Labour department officials and police conducted a major operation across Margherita on Friday to combat child labour. The initiative, part of the wider Action Month Against Child Labour campaign organized by the Tinsukia District Labour Welfare Department, resulted in the rescue of several minors found working in commercial establishments.
Margherita Co-District Labour Officer Subham Agarwal led the inspection team, which included representatives from the Tinsukia District Child Protection Office and local police. The team targeted various high-risk areas, including roadside eateries, hotels, restaurants, and shops. Beyond conducting inspections, officials educated business owners on the legal consequences of hiring minors.
The department warned that employing anyone under the age of 18 in commercial or domestic roles constitutes a serious legal violation. Officials emphasized the need for collective action, noting that child labour strips children of their right to education and exposes them to dangerous conditions. As part of the ongoing June initiative, authorities are using rallies and surprise inspections to spread the message to Stop Child Labour.
The Assam Labour Welfare Department is now calling on the public to report any sightings of child employment. Officials stated, The campaign highlighted that employing children below the age of 18 years in domestic work or commercial establishments is a serious violation of the law and can attract strict legal action.
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