The widespread problem of Child Labour

Child Labour is quite relevant in India due to poor schooling opportunities and the country’s high poverty rate. Child Labour is relevant in both rural as well as urban regions of the country. As per the 2011 census report, the total population of the age group between 5-14 years is 259. 6 million in India. Almost 3. 9 percent of the total child population that is 10. 1 million children in the country work either as the primary worker or as a marginal worker. Reports state that almost 40 percent of child Labour occurs in the field of precious stone cutting. Child Labour exists in industries such as zari and embroidery, mining, dhabas, restaurants, tea stalls, and even at homes as domestic Labour. The civil authorities and organizations need to work in unison to free child Labour under extreme conditions.