Enumerate the socio-economic causes of child labour in India. Elaborate how structural reforms can break this cycle.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues.
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues.
Q1. Enumerate the socio-economic causes of child labour in India. Elaborate how structural reforms can break this cycle. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: TH
Why the question Every year, June 12 is observed as World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO). In an attempt to draw the attention of the world on the issue of child labour, the day brings together governments, employers and workers’ organisations as well as civil society to work towards ending child labour. Key Demand of the question Identify the socio-economic reasons driving child labour and suggest how structural reforms in law, education, economy, and community participation can disrupt this cycle. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly introduce child labour as a multi-dimensional socio-economic problem reflecting deeper structural gaps. Body Mention key socio-economic causes like poverty, poor education access, informal credit, legal loopholes, and social norms. Suggest structural reforms in legal enforcement, education quality, poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, and community models like Velpur. Conclusion Conclude with the need for integrated policy and grassroots participation to ensure sustainable elimination of child labour.
Why the question Every year, June 12 is observed as World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO). In an attempt to draw the attention of the world on the issue of child labour, the day brings together governments, employers and workers’ organisations as well as civil society to work towards ending child labour.
Key Demand of the question Identify the socio-economic reasons driving child labour and suggest how structural reforms in law, education, economy, and community participation can disrupt this cycle.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly introduce child labour as a multi-dimensional socio-economic problem reflecting deeper structural gaps.
• Mention key socio-economic causes like poverty, poor education access, informal credit, legal loopholes, and social norms.
• Suggest structural reforms in legal enforcement, education quality, poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, and community models like Velpur.
Conclusion Conclude with the need for integrated policy and grassroots participation to ensure sustainable elimination of child labour.