Name:-Shraddhesh Amol Parmale

Standard:-10th
Division:-D
Roll no:-30

Social Science Project

Topic:-Addressing Child Labour in
India (Social Issues)
A Comprehensive Analysis and
Proposed Solutions
 Understanding Child Labour
• Definition of Child Labour:-Child Labour means
when children are made to work in a way that
takes away their childhood, potential and self
respect.
• Prevalence of Child Labour:-Millions of children
in India are engaged in labour, often in hazardous
conditions. They work in various sectors,
including agriculture,manufacturing,mining and
domestic work.
 Causes of Child Labour
• Poverty:-Poverty rate in India is very high. Hence, the parents of poor
cannot afford education for their children and send them for labour to
earn some money and run home.
• Lack of Access to Education:-Many children in India don’t have proper
access to education and are unable to educate as they have to earn
money for home by doing work.
• Social and Economics Factors:-Children are discriminated when they go
to school if they are of lower caste or class. They are not treated equally
and are often considered as liability. Poor people cannot afford to send
their children to school.
• Demand for Cheap Labour:-Demand for labour is very high in a country
like India. There are more labours than the actual work.it is kind of
Disguised Uemployment.This also includes children because they are
cheap to hire(illegaly)and are efficient.
Child Labour Statistics in
India
 Overall Numbers:-According to the
2011 Census, there were about 10.1
million child labourers in India aged
between 5 and 14 years old.
 Age Distribution:-Among the child
labouers,a significant number are
under the age of 10.The majority fall
within 10-14 age group.
 Sectoral Distribution:-
• Agriculture:-The largest sector
employing child labour,with millions of
children working in
farming,livestock,forestry and fisheries.
• Industry:-Significant numbers are
involved in small-scale industries,such
as textiles,garment making,carpet
weaving,mining and fireworks.
• Services:-Many children work as
domestic help,in hotels and in various
informal urban jobs like rag picking
and street vending.
Impacts of Child Labour
 Effects on children’s health and education:-
• Health Effects:-Child labour often involves
hazardous conditions that can lead to
inujries and heatlh issues. The stress and
exhaustion from long hours of work can
cause mental health issues like anxiety,
depression and lack of self-esteem. This can
deprive children of regular meals and proper
nutrition leading to developmental
delays(malnutrition). They also have higher
risk of physical,emotional and sexual
abuse,which can have-lasting psychological
and physical consequences.
• Educational Effects:-School attendance
would be reduced because of work.
Academic performance my be lowered
because of low study time and stress
associated with their labour
responsibilities. Without adequate
education, children who work are less likely
to develop skills necessary for higher paying
jobs in the future.
 Overall, child labour undermines children’s
health and education, depriving them of
their childhood and compromising their
ability to achieve their full potential as
adults.
 Proposed Solutions to Address Child Labour
and It’s Implementation
 Enhancing access to education and it’s Implementation:-
i. Government should implement and enforce laws that provide free and compulsory
education for children up to a certain age.
ii. Improve the infrastructure of existing schools or build new schools to ensure that all
children have access to education.
iii. Develop flexible school schedules to accommodate children who may have to work
part-time to support their families, ensuring they can attend school without any
conflicts.
iv. Improve the quality of education by training teachers, updating curricula, and
ensuring schools have adequate resources.
v. Conduct community awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of education
and the long-term benefits of keeping children in school.
vi. Provide school meals and health services to children to reduce the economic burden
on families and encourage school attendance.
vii. Implement systems to monitor school attendance and identify children at risk of
dropping out or being involved in child labour.
 Expected Outcomes
1. Reduction in the number of children in Child Labour:-
 Outcome:-With improved access to education, fewer children will be forced to work. As
families recognize the long-term benefits of education, they will prioritize schooling over
child labour.
 Indicators:-Decrease in statistics of child labour, increased number of children enrolling in
schools, and fewer children found in workplaces.
2. Increased School Attendance Rates:-
 Outcome:-More children will attend and stay in school due to improved infrastructure,
financial support, and flexible schooling options.
 Indicators:-Higher attendance rates, lower dropout rates, and increased completion rates of
primary and secondary education.
3. Enhanced Community Awareness:-
 Outcome:-Communities will become more aware of the negative impacts of child labour
and the benefits of education through targeted awareness campaigns and community
engagement.
 Indicators:-Greater community participation in educational programs, increased advocacy
for children’s rights, and shifts in cultural attitudes towards child labour.
 References

CHAT-GPT,GOOGLE,GEMINI
AI(GOOGLE’S AI)
THANK YOU