The Hindu 12.08.2009
Local bodies’ officials and representatives awarded
Special Correspondent
| For eradicating child labour in their domains |
— Photo: S. James 
Social recognition: Collector N. Mathivanan presenting the award to a representative of Kappalur village on Tuesday.
MADURAI: Collector N. Mathivanan presented shields to local bodies’ representatives and officials for eradicating child labour in their respective jurisdiction in the district at a function here on Tuesday.
In a bid to ensure that child labour was totally eradicated, the Central and State governments have been taking various steps. Violators were punished, victims rehabilitated with the assistance of NGOs and other voluntary agencies whenever such cases were are reported in the media.
By roping in local body officials and their elected representatives, the State government had announced awards for those who ensured that there was no case of child labour reported in their area.
In Madurai district, the recipients were from Kappalur, Poonchuthi, Kaadaneri, Kalimangalam and Vadivelkarai panchayat unions, Paravai, Vilangudi and Sholavandan panchayats, Anayur municipality and the following wards in Madurai Corporation: 1, 18, 20, 21, 28, 35, 52, 53, 56. They received the shield from Mr. Mathivanan.
The Collector appealed to all other organisations to support the cause and eradicate child labour. Officials from the Department of Labour including Inspector of Labour V. Ayyappan, Assistant Director (panchayats) V. Sachithanandam were present.