World Day Against Child Labour: Industral units in Tiruppur pledge to refrain from employing children
Over 6,000 manufacturing and commercial units in Tiruppur have pledged to stop employing children in observance of World Day Against Child Labour. The Labour Welfare Department conducted awareness campaigns to educate employers on legal age restrictions and penalties for violations.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses systemic labor exploitation in the textile and manufacturing hub of Tiruppur, reinforcing legal protections for minors.
A total of 5,182 manufacturing units and 1,003 commercial entities in Tiruppur district pledged to refrain from employing children on Friday, in observance of World Day Against Child Labour.
The article reports on a public awareness campaign and legal compliance efforts in a neutral, informative manner.
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