(Q) Consider the following statements

1. The nation wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

View Answer

C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation : Both statements are correct.
1. The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) scheme is a nationwide initiative aimed at the rehabilitation of child laborers in India. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with state governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders.
2. The Gurupadswamy Committee was constituted in 1979 to examine the issues related to child labor in India and suggest measures to tackle the problem. The committee submitted its report in 1980, which recommended the prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in hazardous industries and a range of other measures to address the issue of child labor.
Therefore, both statements are correct and provide accurate information about the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) and the Gurupadswamy Committee in India.