The Child Labour Bill which has been amended after 30 years does not protect children from the menace of child labour. The new Act is based on the premise that education and work for children can go hand in hand. In India 33 million children in the age group of 0 - 18 are child labourers. (Census 2011) Family occupation: Allowing children to work in family enterprises is … [Read more...]
From A Child Labor To A National Award Winner: The Cutest Story Of 12 Year Old Naveen
It is just once in a while we come across an extraordinary story that is worth telling. This is one such story of a 12 year old boy who won a national award for his invention. Life has snatched away a lot from Naveen Kumar who hailed from a small village called Madanpalli in Andhra Pradesh. But that did not deter him from achieving the best. He was just 12 years old when … [Read more...]
The 10 Year Old Raju Working In A Nearby Dhaba Left Me Speechless By Asking An Honest Question.
Two days ago, our university results were announced and I got a backlog. Deep inside, I was frustrated and out of overreaction I spelt out these words that made me look facile in my group. "Saala Raju poore maze me hai! Naa parhai likhai, na tension. Bartan Dhota hai aur maze krta hai." Everyone in the group gave me a weird look and I realized what I just said! Raju, … [Read more...]
What Do You Know About Chotus And Chutkis Working At Tea Stalls And Factories? Probably Nothing!
Wikipedia describes child labor as “the practice of having children engage in economic activity, on part or full time”. But it is more than just that. It robs a five year old of the freedom to enjoy their evenings, playing with their friends; it robs the twelve year old of the chance to go to school and educate himself about the wonderful world he has been born … [Read more...]
Being Abducted And Sold To An Abusive Family Wasn’t The Worst For Her. It’s What Followed Next!
The train slowly drew into the station. After getting up, and keeping my luggage at its place when I was having a cup of tea, I saw a couple along with their little son coming towards my seat. After they inquired about the seat number, berth and all, they all settled just in front of my seat. I saw two aged people probably their parents, bid them goodbye. On seeing them, I … [Read more...]