Members of the District Task Force on Child Labour with Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Mhathung Tsanglao, during the orientation programme held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Wokha, on June 12.
WOKHA, JUNE 12 (MExN): In observance of World Day Against Child Labour, the Department of Labour, Wokha organised an orientation programme for members of the District Task Force (DTF) on child labour at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Wokha, on June 12.
Assistant Labour Commissioner, Wokha, Neimenuo, who chaired the programme, highlighted the provisions of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the rescue, rehabilitation and post-rescue management of child labourers.
The orientation programme was conducted with the objective of strengthening and activating the DTF to effectively carry out rescue operations and ensure proper post-rescue care, rehabilitation and restoration of children rescued from child labour. Members from various stakeholder departments and agencies attended the programme and were sensitised on their roles and responsibilities under the SOP.
During the meeting, participants discussed inter-departmental coordination mechanisms, rescue procedures, rehabilitation measures and legal provisions relating to child and adolescent labour. The discussions stressed the importance of a coordinated response among all stakeholders to eliminate child labour and safeguard the rights and welfare of children.
The Department of Labour reiterated its commitment to working closely with all concerned departments to ensure effective implementation of child protection laws and the eradication of child labour in the district.
