Kids In India Engaged In Worst Forms Of Child Labour : US

Observing that children in India are engaged in the “worst forms” of child labour, the US has asked Indian government to establish a minimum age for employment in hazardous and non-hazardous jobs consistent with international standards.

“Children in India are engaged in the worst forms of child labour. Most work in agriculture producing crops such as rice and hybrid seeds.

Children who work in agriculture may carry heavy loads and apply harmful pesticides,” said US Department of Labour in its 10th annual Congressional mandated report that provides information on the efforts of certain US trade beneficiary countries to eliminate the worst forms of child labour.

“Children in India also work in dangerous conditions, quarrying sandstone and other materials, breaking stones and polishing gems as well as in manufacturing,” said the report, according to which.


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