krishn
June 20th, 2008, 11:09 AM
Dear members,
I want to draw your attention towards this grim problem. While India, in the process of globlisation, is on its way to become a developed country, the problem of child labour continues to pose a challenge before the nation.Thousands of children are engaged in hazardous working situations and don't get time to relish their childhood. All they get is hatred ,violence and exploitation.Child trafficking is a new threat to society. This is not just India's situation, but a worldwide trauma. An estimated 158 million children aged 5-14 are engaged in child labour - one in six children in the world.
Government has taken various measures, but they have failed to bring about a considerable change. However, considering the magnitude and extent of the problem and that it is essentialy a socio-economic problem inextricably linked to poverty and illiteracy, it requires concerted efforts from all sections of society to make a dent in the problem. In my opinion literacy, awareness of their rights and socialising with them can bring about a change. On our part we can teach and spend time with such children living near by us.After all they are the future of our country,and how can we see our future getting exploited?
I want to draw your attention towards this grim problem. While India, in the process of globlisation, is on its way to become a developed country, the problem of child labour continues to pose a challenge before the nation.Thousands of children are engaged in hazardous working situations and don't get time to relish their childhood. All they get is hatred ,violence and exploitation.Child trafficking is a new threat to society. This is not just India's situation, but a worldwide trauma. An estimated 158 million children aged 5-14 are engaged in child labour - one in six children in the world.
Government has taken various measures, but they have failed to bring about a considerable change. However, considering the magnitude and extent of the problem and that it is essentialy a socio-economic problem inextricably linked to poverty and illiteracy, it requires concerted efforts from all sections of society to make a dent in the problem. In my opinion literacy, awareness of their rights and socialising with them can bring about a change. On our part we can teach and spend time with such children living near by us.After all they are the future of our country,and how can we see our future getting exploited?