Child Labour? Blame It on Physicians!

February 12, 2008 at 12:05 PM Indian Health News
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“Even an untrained-eye can conclude that physically the kid is not above 14 years but on paper he does. Physicians do not hesitate to certify an under-aged child fit to work even in hazardous conditions. We are coming out with a fool-proof plan against this,” officials said.

“The idea is to make it mandatory for employers to get age and medical certificates only from Government and Employees State Insurance hospital doctors. We are also approaching the Indian Medical Association to request them to take action against  doctors who give away false-certificates.”

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