Section 136, The Child Right Act, 2007

The responsibilities of a craftsman towards an apprenticeunder his care shall be to– (a) train and instruct the apprentice in a trade to the best of the ability, skill and knowledge of the craftsman and to the best ability of the apprentice or cause the apprentice to be trained in a trade under the supervision of the craftsman; (b) be responsible for any harm caused to the apprentice in the course of his training; (c) provide food for the apprentice unless otherwise agreed; (d) provide a safe and healthy environment for the apprentice; (e) provide for the moral training of the apprentice; and (f) protect the best interests of the apprentice generally. Offences under this Part. 54 55 Enforcement in informal sector. Enforcement in formal sector. Responsibilities of craftsman. for apprenticeship. Act to apply to apprenticeship in informal sector.