26th Feb, 2026: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Leh, organised a Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign to eradicate child and adolescent labour through the District Task Force (DTF).
Today’s inspection marks the third drive of the month of February.
The joint inspection was carried out by the DTF, comprising officials from the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Child Development Project Officer, Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), and Child Helpline Unit, Leh. The team inspected shops, restaurants, and workshops in Skalzangling, Agling, and the Industrial area near the airport. The objective was to ensure no child or adolescent under 18 is engaged in labour. The inspection followed the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (Amended 2016) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The team verified age, working conditions, and compliance records. The District Administration warned employers of strict action for any violations. The DCPU, Leh, stated that such drives will continue throughout the year to protect children’s safety and well-being.
