Uttar Pradesh Launches Campaign to Eradicate Child Labour by 2027
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign to Eradicate Child Labour by 2027 | The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a state-wide campaign to eradicate child labour by 2027. The campaign aims to raise awareness, provide education, and support rehabilitation for children. |
| Key Events | Special awareness programs will be held on 12th June 2025, aligning with the World Day Against Child Labour, to intensify public engagement. |
| Rehabilitation Efforts | Between 2018-19 and 2024-25, the government rehabilitated 1,408 bonded labourers, providing Rs 18.17 crore in financial aid. Between 2017-18 and 2024-25, 12,426 children were rehabilitated, and 1,089 families received economic assistance. |
| Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana | Launched in 2020, this initiative has enrolled 2,000 working children in schools, aiming to reintegrate them into formal education and ensure a dignified future. |
| World Day Against Child Labour | Observed annually on 12th June, it aims to raise global awareness and unite governments, organisations, and citizens to combat child labour. It aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.7, which seeks to eradicate child labour globally. |
| Bonded Labour | Defined by the National Human Rights Commission of India, bonded labour is a form of debt bondage and considered the most severe form of modern slavery, where workers are exploited to settle debts. |
| Constitutional Provisions | Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labour; Article 24 bans employment of children under 14 years in hazardous work; Article 39 ensures children's well-being and development opportunities. |