How can we stop Child Labour in India
                     How can we stop Child Labour in India
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• Practice of child labour in India still continues to 
persist, with more than 80 lakh children (5–14 
years) toiling in fields, factories, shops and 
elsewhere. Thankfully, a combination of successive 
government policies and stringent civil society 
initiatives by organizations like World Vision India 
have demonstrated an assertive direction on 
protecting children and restoring their rights. 
Combined with the increasing number of socially 
responsible corporations and people who 
donate online for the cause remind us that Child 
Labour free India is achievable.
Here is how we can Stop Child Labour:
1. Spread awareness
If parents and communities are aware and alert, disruption in children’s education can be 
prevented and many of them will not get pushed into child labour. Such children cannot go 
back to school due to family pressure. Lack of understanding on the part of parents creates 
situations where traffickers prey upon children and many trafficked children end up in child 
labour. Aware communities can tap growth, education, employment, and enterprise 
opportunities and create a socially and economically developed society in which children suffer 
much less and they can go back to school. NGOs like World Vision India use community events, 
sports, arts and theatre to educate communities about the importance of child rights in India. 
We also create income resources, educational resources, and help communities to access 
information services — all with an aim to help children, educate children and ensure they get 
back to school to access education.
2. Effective Implementation of Anti Child Labour Laws
Driving policy-level change requires relationships with several stakeholders — media, 
lawmakers, citizens, fellow civil society members and others. Many cases have been filed 
under the recent Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act (2012) and Immoral Traffic 
(Prevention) Act, which have successfully translated into increased convictions, demonstrating 
how legislating can curb child trafficking. NGOs also maintain coordination with district- and 
state-level authorities for a vigilant eye on the implementation of pro-child laws.
3. Sending more children back to school and Educate children
India has the world’s largest educational system, yet faces the hurdles of low literacy, due to 
low enrolment and lack of education infrastructure. Organisations like World Vision India 
execute several initiatives to educate children and boost children’s enrolment in schools. The 
organisation maps out-of-school children and those who are at risk of dropping out and 
ensures that they are back to school.
4. Discouraging people to employ children in homes, shops, factories, etc
Child labour gets a resounding approval when Indian businesses openly use it, in industries like 
retail, hospitality, and menial work. NGOs today sensitise trade organisations to end this social 
evil, and educate locals about reporting instances of child labour at businesses and homes. 
World Vison India ensures that all the vendors and partners sign the child protection policy 
which has a declaration of not engaging children for work at all levels. We encourage people to 
donate online and help children get back to school.
5. Supporting NGOs like World Vision India
World Vision India also offers immediate aid to children involved in child labour, while also 
working for long-term societal change through policy change. The NGO works to ensure that 
existing policies are followed through with action. The NGO works with state and national level 
authorities, including Police departments of states to prevent child exploitation incidents.
 
World Vision India’s Initiatives to end Child Labour include the following:
· Creating Remedial Education Centres (ages 6–13 years) across the country — as 
diverse as urban slums to the remotest villages in India
· Create a dialogue with children and families through children clubs and ensure to 
send children back to school and also provide admissions assistance
· Create fun, meaningful experiences in school, with child-friendly and interactive 
teaching-learning methods
· Support Government schools with construction of toilets, digital classrooms, 
libraries and provide support with infrastructure which includes benches, computers 
and sports equipment.
· Successfully bringing children back to-school (Dropouts and both never-been-to-
school children)
 
To conclude- Initiatives from civil societies have 
given lakhs of children the means of living a 
dignified life where they can cherish their 
childhood. World Vision India has forged powerful 
relationships with government, national and 
International bodies to make child rights a 
“movement”. Fighting child labour requires a 
multi-pronged push, and there is a need to make 
this a “people’s issue”. While officials and 
government can only institute policies, ignoring 
everyday child abuse must also be addressed at 
an individual level, wherever possible.
Donate online and support this cause with World 
Vision India. Every bit of help counts to stop Child 
Labour in India.
Join us.  Together for children. For change. For life.