• Dr. I.S. Kishore Mathew Arnold

A child is generally regarded as the most susceptible demographic within society, often subjected to exploitation and maltreatment. The adage "the child is the father of the man" implies that a secure and nurtured upbringing for children guarantees a more robust and successful future for the nation. In India, more than 10 million children are involved in child work in both industrial and family contexts. These children frequently endure physical and psychological abuse in perilous conditions, labouring for few or no remuneration. Deprived of education, healthcare, and the ability to realise their full potential, child labourers endure enduring detriment to their intellectual and personal development. Poverty, migration, low home income, and detrimental social conditions drive youngsters into exploitative employment. The government must acknowledge and rectify the grave conditions experienced by these youngsters and safeguard their fundamental human rights. The successful execution of constitutional protections, the enforcement of pertinent laws, and the active involvement of the judiciary and socially aware individuals are essential in recognising the grim realities of child labour and working to improve their circumstances.

Poverty, low home income, detrimental social conditions ,Child Labour, Child exploitation, hazardous workplace.

"Child Labour in India: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.j626-j630, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503978.pdf

"Child Labour in India: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppj626-j630, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503978.pdf