"NCPCR has started a campaign against abuse of tobacco, tobacco products and other intoxicating substances by children as well as misuse of children in selling, buying and smuggling of these products," Chairperson of the Commission Stuti Kacker said.
It has also sought the cooperation of Information and Broadcasting Ministry in creating awareness on these issues through media.
We have written to the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to direct companies involved in the business of manufacturing these products, not to employ children in their units," she said.
In separate letters addressed to the Director General of Police of all States, the Commission has requested to sensitize the Police to strictly enforce Sections 77 and 78 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act which forbids the use of children in these activities.
"They have also been advised to discuss the enforcement of these Sections of Law in their monthly meetings with the senior police personnel," a senior NCPCR official said.