Telangana Government has issued a revised guidelines for curbing child labour menace, in line with the rules formulated by Centre.

Key facts

• State government seeks to take strict action against those who employ or force children below 14 years to work.
• As per revised norms, if anyone attempts to employ children aged below 14 years, he or she will be punished with a jail term of six months to one year.
• They would also be charged with a fine of Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000.

Task Force Committee

Labour Department will also constitute a task force committee headed by District Collector concerned, to effectively monitor and curb the child labour menace.