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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, illiteracy and debt

The violation of child rights in India

  The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) states that a “child” refers to every human being below the age of 18. The  violation of child rights  is a serious concern all over the world. Millions of children all over the world suffer from the violation of child rights, and therefore several child right act have been established to protect the rights of children. Legal and social protection is essential to ensure that children have a safe and secure childhood. Child right act are necessary to address and protect the needs of children. This includes the Right to Health, the Right to Education, the Right to Protection, and the Right to Freedom of Expression etc. There are countries which face several problems and social evils that result in the violation of the rights of children. These social evils include child labour, child abuse, child marriage,child trafficking, child sexual abuse etc. Millions of children across the world are suffering from various issues suc