Importance of the education of street children in breaking down the poverty in India
Every child has the right to education. A challenging scenario for adults, street life is a deadlier struggle for children. Living within the city, they are unable to enjoy the comforts of urban life; moreover, they barely have access to necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. The primary cause of the increase in the number of street children in severe poverty. These poverty-ridden families procreate to add more hands that can supplement their existence financially through begging or engaging in some form of labour. They cannot comprehend that this conviction lurches them further into the clutches of poverty; while they continue to believe otherwise. Education of street children in India thus becomes crucial in breaking the poverty trap! Children on the streets are kept away from educational opportunities because their parents are unaware of its benefits; however, various non-governmental organizations have made significant efforts to redress this problem. ...