Karnataka sees rise in child labour fines, but convictions decline
Karnataka's labor department is cracking down on child labor, conducting over 20,975 inspections and collecting Rs 9.31 lakh in fines this year. Despite these efforts, convictions have declined, with only nine out of 140 prosecutions being successful. Officials cite a shift in patterns, with child labor now prevalent in garages, hotels, and bag-making workshops, often involving interstate migrant children.
