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Social Justice & WelfareEXAMINEYear 201615 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Child labour continues to be a blot on Indian society despite legal prohibitions. Critically examine the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016.
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, health, education, human resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Child Labour Amendment 2016, Family Enterprises Exemption, Adolescent Hazardous Work
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