Future of rescued child workers in training centres remains bleak
The Hindu
When the World Day Against Child Labour was observed on Saturday, the future of 290-odd children pursuing studies at the Special Training Centres (STCs) under the National Child Labour Project (NCLP),
When the World Day Against Child Labour was observed on Saturday, the future of 290-odd children pursuing studies at the Special Training Centres (STCs) under the National Child Labour Project (NCLP), in the district is in the dark as their centres remain closed in the past one-and-a-half years due to COVID-19 pandemic while they were not paid their monthly stipend of ₹400 each in the past five years. A total of 294 child workers under 14 years in Talavadi, Kadambur, Gundri, Bargur and Sathyamangalam were rescued and admitted to 15 STCs that were run by non-governmental organisations in the district. These centres function under the Child Labour Division of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, which pays a monthly stipend to students to encourage them to continue their studies after which they are admitted to the regular schools in their area. Also, the teachers at the centre were paid consolidated salaries by the ministry.More Related News