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Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that. He said that not only kiln will be sealed but the owner will be sent to the jail in case of violation of law for the elimination of child labour. He said that all out resources will be provided for the provision of education to the children working at brick kilns. He said that educational package of Punjab government will change the life of the children working at brick kilns.
He expressed these views while addressing a meeting at Civil Secretariat through video link, here today. The meeting reviewed the measures taken for elimination of child labour from brick kilns. The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the implementation of law regarding elimination of child labour and lauded the performance of Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal, Inspector General Police and concerned secretaries.
Shahbaz Sharif directed that all concerned institutions should continue their work in an effective manner for the elimination of child labour and no leniency should be shown in this regard. He said that child labour at brick kilns tantamount to cruelty and its complete elimination is a mission.
He also gave approval to the stipend, free uniform, stationery and textbooks to the children working at brick kilns. He said that monthly stipend of Rs 1000 will be given to the children going to school on the start of academic session during current year whereas free uniform, stationery, textbooks and shoes will also be provided. In addition, Rs 2000 will also be given to the parents of these children, he added.
Secretary Labour gave a detailed briefing regarding the measures taken for the elimination of child labour. Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal, Inspector General Police and secretaries of concerned departments attended the meeting at Civil Secretariat through video link.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2016

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