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Child and Adolescent Labour Act and Odisha Rules

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Labour protection law reference for child and adolescent labour prohibition and regulation; use for child labour complaints and enforcement guidance.

State
Odisha
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.
Child protection concernCall 1098; use 112 as well when the situation is an emergency.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Urgent protection concern
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Child Labour, Unpaid Wages or Salary
Who it may help
Children, Employers and institutions, General public, Workers

Labour protection law reference for child and adolescent labour prohibition and regulation; use for child labour complaints and enforcement guidance.

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 Odisha. 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

Labour Directorate, Odisha

State labour authority contact for labour complaints, labour law enforcement, worker welfare and child labour related routing.

Covering support services

Labour Directorate, Odisha

State labour authority contact for labour complaints, labour law enforcement, worker welfare and child labour related routing.

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