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Madhya Pradesh Implements ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy Against Child Labour

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Bhopal, April 2 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has adopted a strict ‘zero tolerance’ policy against child labour, particularly in hazardous industries and processes.Under the Labour Department’s ‘Shram Star Rating’ initiative, any establishment found employing child or bonded labour will be awarded zero points, regardless of its performance on other parameters.The state has prohibited the employment of children aged 14 to 18 years in hazardous industries or occupations. Labour of…