Gujarat Police 'Operation Childhood Freedom'
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The crackdown on child labor by India — Gujarat Police could lead to increased labor costs for industries like textiles, hotels, and rice mills in the region, potentially impacting their profitability. However, it also signals a commitment to ethical labor practices, which might be viewed positively by socially responsible investors.
The India — Gujarat Police launched 'Operation Childhood Freedom', a month-long statewide campaign to combat child labor. In its first 14 days, the operation rescued 84 children from exploitative working conditions and registered 16 criminal cases against 26 accused. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi leads the initiative, which focuses on ensuring children are in school, not at work. Director General of Police G. S. Malik highlighted the dual focus on enforcement and rehabilitation, with 67 children already rehabilitated and 160 awareness programs conducted. A specific raid by India — Kamrej Police in India — Surat on Jay Ambe Textiles rescued two minor boys forced to work for meager pay. Additional Director General of Police Ajay Choudhary noted that many rescued children were migrants from India — Bihar and India — Rajasthan, indicating potential trafficking links. The operation aims to dismantle contractor and supply-chain networks involved in child labor and plans to inspect over 50,000 locations and rescue more than 5,000 child laborers.
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