Peer-reviewed article
Child Labour and Education in India: A Legal Study
Sneha Bharti ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This legal study examines the relationship between child labour and education in India, part of a broader research initiative by UCW. The research confirms that child labour significantly hinders children's enrollment and persistence in school, reducing their educational benefits. The study shows that these negative effects extend beyond paid economic work to include household chores, with the intensity of work being a key factor affecting educational outcomes.
Key points
- Child labour negatively impacts children's ability to enrol in and persist within the educational system
- Children already in school who engage in labour struggle to gain educational benefits from schooling
- Adverse effects of child labour on education are not limited to economic activities but also include household chores
- The intensity of work—whether economic or household tasks—affects educational outcomes
- Understanding the connection between education and child labour is essential for achieving Education for All goals
Limitations
The document provides only a summary of findings without detailed methodology, sample size, or specific data. It does not present the complete legal analysis or discuss policy recommendations that may be part of the full study.
Abstract
Education plays a crucial role in preventing child labour; conversely, child labour significantly hinders the achievement of Education for All (EFA). Therefore, comprehending the relationship between education and child labour is essential for realizing both EFA and the goals of eliminating child labour. This article is part of the broader initiatives by UCW aimed at enhancing the understanding of the connections between education and child labour, offering a concise summary of pertinent research and identifying key knowledge gaps. The study largely corroborates the prevailing belief that child labour negatively impacts children's ability to enrol in and persist within the educational system, making it increasingly challenging for them to gain educational benefits from schooling once they are enrolled. The evidence also indicates that these adverse effects are not confined to economic activities but also encompass household chores, with the intensity of work (whether in economic activities or household tasks)