Clearing to move amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012…the Cabinet decided to prohibit employment of children below the age of 14 in all occupations and processes...But it made two exceptions. First, “where the child helps his family or family enterprises, which is other than any hazardous occupation… after his school hours or during vacations”; and second, “where the child works as an artist in an audio-visual entertainment industry, including advertisement, films, TV serials or any such other entertainment or sports activities except the circus”...These exceptions are subject to conditions and safety measures, as may be prescribed, and provided that such work does not affect the child’s school education, the government said...The government also proposed stricter punishment to employers violating the Act.