Union Minister for Labour and Employment Santosh Kumar Gangwar has emphasized the need for collective efforts by all stakeholders towards eradication of child labour. He said that children are integral part of any country and they need to be empowered with protection of their rights. Addressing a webinar, Mr. Gangwar said, amendment in the child labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 is a noteworthy achievement of the Government.<br />'' <br />''Today on the World Day against Child Labour, Ministry of Labour and Employment and the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, New Delhi organized a National Stakeholder Webinar on "COVID-19: Protect Children From Child Labour, Now More Than Ever".<br />''<br />''Nobel Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi said that the efforts of the government of India has contributed immensely in reduction of child labours. He said, ratification of ILO Conventions 182 and 138 reflect, India's commitment towards the elimination of child labour.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Dagmar Walter, Director, ILO India, gave her perspective on the global child labour and called upon all the stakeholders to contribute to reduce the child labour problem.</span><br />