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CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA AND THE ILO
Mahesh Kumar Jha ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This document discusses child labour as a persistent problem in India, where approximately 17 million children work, mostly in agriculture. It describes the global context of child labour affecting over 50 million children in developing countries and highlights the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in addressing unsafe working conditions and promoting child labour prohibition. The document emphasizes India's commitment as a longstanding ILO member state to tackling this issue.
Key points
- An estimated 17 million child workers are present in India
- 83% of child workers in India are engaged in agriculture; the remainder work in manufacturing, processing, repairs and allied areas
- Over 50 million children participate in the labour force in developing countries worldwide
- The ILO plays a paramount role in bridging government and workers to maximize labour welfare
- India is a longstanding ILO member state committed to child labour prohibition
Limitations
The document provides no evaluation of the effectiveness of ILO interventions or India's policies on child labour. It contains no empirical data collection, research methodology, or recent evidence about outcomes or impact.
Abstract
Child labour is a persistent problem of our country. It has been a subject of Grave concern for administrators, policy makers, academicians and Justice. It is not only our problem rather is a Global problem. In developing countries of the world over 50 Million children participate in labour force and are subject to unsafe working condition and deprived of normal family life. According to Sample Survey projection, the number of child workers in India is estimated to be about 17 million. Eighty three percent of them work in agriculture, the remaining work in manufacturing, processing, repairs and allied areas. The role of International Labour Organisation is of Paramount importance regarding the inhuman practices what is prelevant in the worldwide context. By establishing a bridge between the concerned Government and the workers it is maximizing the welfare of the labour to the desired extent. It has given top priority to the child labour prohibition in its network towards the member countries these days. To show natural interest on the part of India is but natural because India is a welfare state by its nature and moreover it is a staunch member of ILO from its Inception.