PENCIL Child Labour Complaint Portal
Official online complaint portal to report child labour or adolescent child labour cases; complaint is routed by state and district.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection Intelligence Hub
Child Labour Help in Puducherry
Find official complaint routes, labour authorities and child-protection services for suspected child labour.
Start with the right level of help
Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now.
Urgent child protectionCall 1098 and explain the child’s location and immediate concern.
Non-emergency report or follow-upUse the relevant authority, support centre or complaint guide listed below.
Puducherry
Helplines
PENCIL Child Labour Complaint Portal
Government online service to report child labour and track complaint status through the Ministry of Labour and Employment PENCIL platform.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Puducherry
Support services
Rural Labour Welfare Centre - Yanam
Local labour welfare centre with units for tailoring, handicrafts, child welfare and child labour. Use for local labour welfare routing in Yanam.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026
Bachpan Bachao Andolan
Child labour, trafficking, slavery and child rights movement founded by Kailash Satyarthi; includes complaint-cell information.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-281800-102-7222 / +91 11 49211111
Puducherry
Guides
Labour grievance routing guide - Puducherry
For labour complaints contact the Labour Officer or Labour Commissioner. For Karaikal region use the Karaikal grievance contact; for unorganised worker portal support use e-Shram helpdesk.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260413-2279211 / 14434
Yanam local grievance and protection routing
For Yanam immediate danger call 112 or local police. For regional grievance routing contact the Regional Administrator. For labour welfare, use Rural Labour Welfare Centre.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260884-2325105 / 0884-2321223
How to report child labour
Use the Government PENCIL child labour complaint portal for reporting suspected child labour and tracking status. For immediate child danger also call 1098 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
How to report child labour online
Use the PENCIL complaint form to report child labour or adolescent child labour. Provide child details, location and reporting person details so the case can be routed to…
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How to report suspected child labour
Report suspected child labour through the PENCIL complaint mechanism or local Labour Department. If a child is in immediate danger, call 1098 or 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112
If there is immediate danger
Call 112 first. Move to a safer place if possible. Do not wait to collect documents if life or safety is at risk. After emergency help, use the…
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Report Child Labour through PENCIL Portal
Official online service to lodge and track complaints about child labour. Use when a child or adolescent is found working illegally.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Puducherry
Laws and rights
Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
Law prohibiting child labour and regulating adolescent work in hazardous occupations. Report suspected child labour through PENCIL, Labour Department or police.
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Child and Adolescent Labour Act
Law prohibits employment of children below 14 and hazardous work for adolescents. Report suspected child labour to labour authorities or child helpline.
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Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act
Child labour law prohibiting employment of children below 14 and hazardous work for adolescents; complaints can be filed through PENCIL or local labour authorities.
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Child and Adolescent Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act 1986
Law prohibiting child labour and regulating adolescent work, especially hazardous occupations and processes.
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Child Labour reporting under PENCIL
Guide entry for reporting suspected child labour through the Government PENCIL complaint platform and local child-protection offices.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Puducherry
Schemes
PENCIL Child Labour Complaint Mechanism
Online mechanism of the Ministry of Labour for reporting child labour complaints and routing them to District Nodal Officers for action.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
When the first route does not work
- Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
- Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
- Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
- Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.