WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 1986 having been passed by both the Houses of Parliament received the assent of the President on 23rd December, 1986. It came on the Statute Book as THE CHILD LABOUR (PROHIBITION AND REGULATION) ACT, 1986 (61 of 1986).

Detailed explanation-2: -Child labour is the illegal act which forces children to be away from of their normal childhood, their schooling, their normal growth and development. Child labour is a big social issue; it is destroying the nation’s future by harming the physical and mental development of its future leaders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children who worked at an early age were often not forced; but did so because they needed to help their family survive financially. Due to poor employment opportunities for many parents, sending their children to work on farms and in factories was a way to help feed and support the family.

Detailed explanation-4: -Across India, there are a few sectors noted for high child labour employment and poor working conditions: brick kilns, carpet weaving, garment making, domestic service, unorganised sectors (food and refreshment services such as tea stalls), agriculture, fisheries and mining.

Detailed explanation-5: -Poverty. Lack of access to quality education. Poor access to decent work. Limited understanding of child labour. Natural disasters & climate change. Conflicts & mass migration. Fighting child labour.