New Delhi (ABC live): India’s Ministry of Labour & Employment has officially that As per 2001 Census, approximately 12 lakhs children in the age group of 5-14 years were working in hazardous occupations/processes in India.
As per 2001 Census, approximately 12 lakhs children in the age group of 5-14 years were working in hazardous occupations/processes as per list enclosed.
REHABILITATION OF CHILD LABOURERS.
|
Sl. No |
Name of Occupation & Processes |
No. of Children employed |
|
Pan, Bidi & Cigarettes |
252574 |
|
Construction |
208833 |
|
Domestic Workers |
185505 |
|
Spinning/weaving |
128984 |
|
Brick-kilns, tiles |
84972 |
|
Dhabas/Restaurants/Hotels/Motels |
70934 |
|
Auto-workshop, vehicle repairs |
49893 |
|
Gem-cutting, Jewellery |
37489 |
|
Carpet-making |
32647 |
|
Ceramic |
18894 |
|
Agarbatti, Dhoop & Detergent making |
13583 |
|
Others |
135162 |
|
|
Total |
1219470 |
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