India bans child domestic labor
Indian government puts a ban on child labor under 14. This will be effective immediately. With everything good comes the bad part attached to it. For the ban to be effective we also need effective plan for the rehab and make sure that children are not trafficked and exploited, in the bargain. One such voice-
Gerry Pinto, a specialist in child rights and child protection, has misgivings about how the ban will work: "It will push thousands of children out of the middle-class homes and food stalls, where they have been earning a living and have some sort of shelter, out onto the streets or into prostitution".
For the ban to be effective we also need a clear plan to avoid above scenarios. While children who are working out of choice (sadly enough) are forced out of this option will opt for a bait just so that they can support the family, no matter how meager compensations are.
Gerry Pinto, a specialist in child rights and child protection, has misgivings about how the ban will work: "It will push thousands of children out of the middle-class homes and food stalls, where they have been earning a living and have some sort of shelter, out onto the streets or into prostitution".
For the ban to be effective we also need a clear plan to avoid above scenarios. While children who are working out of choice (sadly enough) are forced out of this option will opt for a bait just so that they can support the family, no matter how meager compensations are.
posted by Pallavi @ 10/15/2006 09:52:00 PM
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