Initiatives against Child Labour in India

Child labour has been a grave social issue causing menace in India for decades. Child labour take away a child's chance to have a happy and fulfilling childhood. A child can never have a safe childhood if he/she is pulled into the clutches of child labour. Every child can have a bright future if they get a chance to have a normal childhood. A happy and safe childhood helps children to grow and actualise their potentials.

The International Labour Organisation definesChild Labour as the work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.

National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) conducted a survey in 2004-05, according to which 90.75 lakh children were working in India. The Government of India has taken various initiatives against child labour in India. The Central Government of India formed the first statutory committee to analyse and research on the issue of child labour in 1979. It came to be called as 'the Gurupadswamy Committee'.

Some truly insightful recommendations were made by the committee, after studying the problem in-depth. Child labour is indistinguishably linked with poverty. It is important to help these children and their families so that they can be pulled out from the shackles of poverty, in order to curb the problem of child labour. The committee also suggested that the only solution to stop child labour is to ban it in hazardous workplaces.

By introducing various policies and laws, the Government of India has undertaken numerous initiatives against child labour. There are various non-profit organisations who have been working to curb issues related to children. Child labour can be eradicated by spreading awareness. Every child deserves to get educated and grow. This is only possible if children get a happy and safe childhood.

By donating to charities like Save the Children, you can ensure that children get a chance to go to school and don't drop out. Donate now and help children who have been trapped in the clutches of child labour by providing them with immediate aid. You can also donate online.