Measures we can take to stop child labour in India
As per the 2011 census, India is home to approximately 8.2 million child labourers. These vulnerable children have to sacrifice their childhood in order to earn a livelihood. Employing child labour not only deprives young children of an education, but also negatively impacts their physical, mental and emotional well-being. NGOs like Save the Children have been working tirelessly for decades to stop child labour in India. Through various projects directed towards eradicating the same, Save the Children is working to rescue young children from a life of exploitation. Between October 2017 and September 2018, we were instrumental in rescuing 10,899 children from the clutches of child labour. In addition to our efforts to remove children from exploitative working situations, we also mobilise public opinion and demand policy and legislative action to abolish child labour in every form. The main contributing factor to child labour is drastic poverty. Over population,...