A child is not necessarily delineated by a fixed age.

According to the scientists, it is impossible to determine the abilities and maturities of children by his/her calendar age.

What is child labor?

Child labour is generally speaking, work for children that harms them or exploits them in someway (physically, mentally, morally or by blocking access to education).
It is the work that exceeds a minimum number of hours depending on the age of a child and on the type of work.

%age of child labour in India

Causes of child labour

Overexploitation of population. Decrease of resources. Decrease in literacy. Increase of poverty. Increase of unemployment. Lack of schooling and daily care. Limited choices for women.

How many are there?

61% in Asia, 32% in Africa, and 7% in Latin America, 1% in US, Canada, Europe and other wealthy nations. In Asia, 22% of the workforce is children. In Latin America, 17% of the workforce is children. 246 million child workers aged 5 and 17 were involved in child labor.

Child labor statistics

One in every six children aged 5 to 17 worldwide is exploited by child labor. There are approximately 9 million children involved in the unconditional worst forms of child labour.

Child labor in India

INDIA accounts for the second highest number where child labor in the world. Africa accounts for the highest number of children employed and exploited. According to certain experts approximately 10 million bonded children laborers are working as domestic servants in India. Beyond this there are almost 55 million bonded child laborers hired across various

This was declared by the parliament on 23rd December, 1986.

It includes Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations and processes.

No child shall be employed or permitted to work in any of the occupations which are hazardous by its nature.

Conclusion
The social malady of child labor can be brought under control, if each individual takes responsibility of reporting about anyone employing a child below the age of 14years. Thus, instead of ignoring on should find out about reporting child labor and how such children can actually be saved. Child labor can be controlled if the government functions effectively with the support of the public.

Stop Child
labour