CHILD LABOUR

One of the Major problem in India

Introduction
Today

we are facing a lot of social problems

but one of the very important one is child
labour, which will harm, exploit for children
thereby destroying our society and also
economy.
246 million child workers aged 5 and 17
were involved in child labour.
India accounts for the second highest
number where Child labour in the world.

What is Child
Labour?
Child Labour is
work for children that
harms them or exploits
them in some way e.g.
Physically
Mentally
morally or blocking
access to education

Causes of Child labour

Over

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

Regulation and
prohibition Act
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 any of the
occupations which are hazardous by

Conclusion
The

social malady of child labour can be

brought under control, if each individual
takes the responsibility of reporting
about anyone employing a child below
the age of 14 years.
Child labour can be controlled if the
government functions effectively with
the support of the public.
Awareness must be raised and parents
should pay attention to the education of
their children.

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