The Ministry of Labour and Employment has directed all states and Union Territories to bolster enforcement against child labour, citing recent cases of minors employed in Madhya Pradesh factories. The letter emphasizes strict adherence to the Child and Adolescent Labour Protection Act, 1986, and urges swift rescue and rehabilitation of affected children, ensuring access to education. Highlighting the government’s commitment to a child labour-free India, the ministry advocates the use of the PENCIL portal for complaints and effective implementation.