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Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Law relating to prohibition and regulation of child and adolescent labour. Contact Labour Department or Child Helpline when a child is at risk.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Information and preparation
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Who it may help
General public

Law relating to prohibition and regulation of child and adolescent labour. Contact Labour Department or Child Helpline when a child is at risk.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Meghalaya. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Escalation paths

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Law listed by the Meghalaya Labour Commissionerate covering maternity benefit protections for eligible women workers.

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Law listed by the Meghalaya Labour Commissionerate relating to equal remuneration and anti-discrimination in wages.

Related helplines

Meghalaya Women Helpline

Women in distress can call for emergency or non-emergency support and referral to police, One Stop Centre or other authorities.

Covering support services

District Labour Office Baghmara

District labour office for worker welfare, labour law guidance, workplace complaints and employment-condition related assistance.

District Labour Office Jowai

District labour office for worker welfare, labour law guidance, workplace complaints and employment-condition related assistance.

Related laws and rights

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Law listed by the Meghalaya Labour Commissionerate covering maternity benefit protections for eligible women workers.

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

Law listed by the Meghalaya Labour Commissionerate relating to equal remuneration and anti-discrimination in wages.

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ICPS Child Protection Services - Meghalaya

Child protection services include institutional care, non-institutional services, adoption, foster care, sponsorship and after care through state and district structures.

Swadhar Greh - Meghalaya

Scheme for women in difficult circumstances listed by the Meghalaya Social Welfare Department. Use for women needing shelter and rehabilitation…

One Stop Centre for Women - Meghalaya

Scheme/service for integrated support to women affected by violence, including referral for medical aid, legal aid, police assistance, counselling and…

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