Children at work : problems and policy options
- Delhi B. R. Pub. 1993
- 274 p.
Child labour problem has attracted the attention of different national and international organizations, social scientists, activist groups and governments. As a matter of fact, the problem is a burning one in India which has the highest incidence of child labour in the world.
The present volume gives a comprehensive account of the problem of child labour in India. Divided in five sections i.e. (i) incidence and characteristics of child labour, (ii) female child labour, (iii) child labour in rural segment, (iv) case studies, and (v) legislation, policy and strategy, the articles included highlight the major issues concerning the problem. The volume will be useful not only for those who are interested in the study and understanding of child labour, but the perspectives provided may be of considerable help also for policy makers and all those seized with the problem.