Child Labour: A Global Challenge

The problem of child labour is a global phenomenon and it exists in almost all the countries of the world, the difference, if any is only of degree or form. It is very saddening to note that India is one of the nations in the world which has the unique distinction of being a large employer of child labour. This comprehensive, educative and informative book deals with all the major issues concerning the child labour. Learned authors have examined the number of problems quite seriously and painstakingly right from ancient period till date. Causes of child labour and valuable suggestions based on the findings of various past case studies in India have been amply highlighted. All children welfare legislations in pre- and post-independent India, rules, regulations, and ILO conventions have been applied and dexterously taken into account for dealing with the subject of study. All facts of the problem have been supported by approaches of eminent scholars and verdicts of various courts giving more confidence to the reader and enhancing the usefulness of the book. The sincere, massive and joint efforts by all concerning organisations and international agencies like ILO, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, NGOs and world community can mitigate the persistence of this sub-human practice and finally eliminate this menace from the entire world. It is high time for all to be very serious towards it to ensure better social and economic lives to all, at least in the interest of human dignity in the new millennium. This book will be useful not only for those who are interested in the study and understanding of child labour but also the perspectives provided may be of considerable help to the students of social science, judges, academicians, politicians and others, interested in studying the growing problem of child labour.