Abstract: The main aim of this study is to “Study the Ill Effects of Child Labours in India”. The issues of child labour have gained prominence since the 1980's, though its origin can be traced to the period of industrial revolution in Britain, where the children of the poor were forced to work in textile industries, iron and coal mines, gas works, shipyards, construction, match factories, nail factories, and the business of chimney. The problem arose when children, many below the age of 10, were employed by factories and mines. The Children were forced to work long hours under dangerous and unhealthy conditions, and their wages were very small. Child workers were often deprived of the chance to attend school.
Child labour is most prevalent in the developing countries. The growth of the service sector with an increase in the demand for more flexible and part-time workers have contributed to the expansion of child labour market in the developing countries. The problems of child labour are acute in many of the developing countries. Many millions of these children work in occupations and industries which are dangerous, hazardous and exploitative. Many of the working children here face serious hazards, such as cuts, fractures, loss of body parts, crushing injuries, burns, skin diseases, sight or hearing loss, and respiratory illness and many are unpaid workers.
In this study, an attempt has been made to find out the issues and owes of child labour and how Industrial Social Worker handle the situation. Also the socio-economic factors, which play a significant role in pushing children into the labour force and the repercussions of early employment, have been studied in detail. The study also examines the attitude and the priorities of the Government and the society in dealing with the issues of child labour. The study also analyses in detail the effectiveness of the tools used by the Governments in resolving the problems of child labour in India.
The study will be made by referring several other literatures on “Child Labour” published by various sources. In the above context, a Conceptual study will be conducted on “A STUDY ON ILL EFFECTS OF CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA”. This being a non-empirical study the analysis will be made from the data and contents collected from various articles published by various authors and released through various sources. The references of the same will be given in reference part. The hypothesis of the analysis is Implementation of our Laws protecting Child Labour in Stringent manner by Industrial Social Worker will only curb the Ill Effects of Child Labour in our Country.
Keywords: WHO-World Health Organization. UNICEF-United Nations Children's Fund. ILO-International Labour Organization. UNDP - United Nations Development Programme, EU - European Union, NGO - Non Governmental Organizations, NPE - National Policy of Education.
Title: A STUDY ON ILL EFFECTS OF CHILD LABOUR IN INDIA
Author: R. Dinesh, Dr. R. Belinda
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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