The Central Advisory Board on Child Labor

The Central Advisory Board on Child Labor was constituted on March 4, 1981. The following are the terms of reference of the Board:

• Review the implementation of the existing legislation administered by the Central Government.
• Suggest legislative measures as well as welfare measures for the welfare of working children.
• Review the progress of welfare measures for working children.
• Recommend the industries and areas where there must be a progressive elimination of child labor.

The Board was reconstituted last on November 2, 1994. The Union Labor Minister is the Chairman of the Board. The other Members of the Board include representatives from the various sister ministries, Members of Parliament, non-governmental organizations, representatives of major trade unions and employers' organizations. A copy of the Resolution constituting the Board is at Annexure-III. The last meeting of the Board was held on December 27, 1995.