Demographic Trends of Child Labour in India: Implications for Policy Reforms

This study analyses demographic trends in child labour across India using government census data from 1971 to 2011 and employment survey data. Researchers used statistical methods including chi-square tests and logistic regression to identify factors associated with child labour and project future estimates. The work examines how child labour is distributed across different socio-economic groups and work participation rates. The study concludes with policy recommendations to address and reduce child labour in India.

Key points

• Analysis of child labour trends over four decades using official Census data from 1971 to 2011
• Association between child labour and socio-economic characteristics examined through statistical testing
• Multiple logistic regression used to identify factors affecting child labour
• Future estimates of child labour projected using regression models
• Policy recommendations provided for abolition and regulation of child labour

Limitations

The document is a metadata summary that does not provide specific findings, effect sizes, or detailed results from the analysis. We cannot assess the strength of associations found, whether particular factors were identified as significant drivers, or what specific policy reforms were recommended.