Here's again a sensitive Issue taking place in almost every part of the world.
Where many labours are working all around the world on an average out of 10 labours at least 1 of them is a child. Yes, a child who at this age must learn and play instead of working as labour.
Yes, you might read this article as another article on child labour, but try to bring a change in your surrounding by taking some steps to stop this evil deed happening in our society.
What is Child labour?
Generally, child labour refers to the work done by children that deprives their ability to attend school and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful.
Worldwide nearly 215 million children are working. Also in India, thousands of children are made to work.
What kind of work does this child labours do?
These children are given work in agriculture, mining, manufacturing industries, constructions, etc.
What can be the Consequences?
While working children are also exposed to accidental injuries.
Inadequate food, clothing, and medical facilities leading to health issues.
Lack of knowledge leading to illiteracy.
What is Child labour?
Generally, child labour refers to the work done by children that deprives their ability to attend school and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful.
Worldwide nearly 215 million children are working. Also in India, thousands of children are made to work.
What kind of work does this child labours do?
These children are given work in agriculture, mining, manufacturing industries, constructions, etc.
What can be the Consequences?
While working children are also exposed to accidental injuries.
Inadequate food, clothing, and medical facilities leading to health issues.
Lack of knowledge leading to illiteracy.
Mainly Poverty is considered an important factor for a child to work. Also, children are paid lower wages than adults, A child can even do more work than an adult in low wages.
Other main causes are unemployment, a large number of members in a family, illiteracy, etc.
The Indian government in 1986 formed the child labour prohibition and regulation act.
A National Policy was formulated in 1987 on rehabilitating children working. In 2015 a major amendment was made that children between 5-14 years are not to be employed.
Numerous NGOs and child rights activities are formed to tackle the problem of child labour. Spreading awareness among people, making them realize that a child should be educated and not made to work in fields. It destroys childhood.
Written by:
Snehal Badhan
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