Hazardous and exploitative child
labour violates child rights of the child.
Immediate action to eliminate such labour must
be guided by the best interests of the child.
Concern for the well-being of families whose
survival may depend upon the earnings of the
their children must include efforts to expand
job opportunities for adults. Since the causes
of child labour are complex and include poverty,
economic exploitation, social values and
cultural circumstances, solutions must be
comprehensive and must involve the widest
possible range of partners in each society.
Child labour is one of the
greatest problems facing the children of India.
India is known for having the largest number of
child laborers in the world, 86.4% of which are
employed in the agriculture industry. 111
million children (almost 1 in every 3) are
involved in some form of child labour that
accounts for 20% of India’s Gross National
product. These statistics are quite alarming,
and it is apparent that action must be taken to
improve this appalling situation.
