Photos: It’s hard labour for India’s child labourers

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

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An 11-year-old boy sells lemonade near India Gate, in New Delhi. According to the UNICEF, there are approximately more than 28 million children under the age of 14 working as child labourers in India. Child labor is widely prevalent in India despite laws that seek to keep children in school. These laws are regularly flouted as large numbers of children are forced into difficult and dangerous jobs. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

An 11-year-old boy sells lemonade near India Gate, in New Delhi. According to the UNICEF, there are approximately more than 28 million children under the age of 14 working as child labourers in India. Child labor is widely prevalent in India despite laws that seek to keep children in school. These laws are regularly flouted as large numbers of children are forced into difficult and dangerous jobs. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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First observed in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), this day aims to highlight and create awareness to the astounding number of children at risk from displacement, disruption to civic necessities, and trafficking - all contributing to child labour. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

First observed in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), this day aims to highlight and create awareness to the astounding number of children at risk from displacement, disruption to civic necessities, and trafficking - all contributing to child labour. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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According to the Child Labour Act, those employing children below 14 years of age for any work, except where a child is helping the family post-school hours or during vacation, can get up to a two-year imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

According to the Child Labour Act, those employing children below 14 years of age for any work, except where a child is helping the family post-school hours or during vacation, can get up to a two-year imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Boys work as daily wage labourers in the lawns of India Gate, in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Boys work as daily wage labourers in the lawns of India Gate, in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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More than half of India’s child workers are employed in agriculture and more than a quarter in manufacturing - embroidering clothes, weaving carpets or making matchsticks. Some also work in restaurants, shops and hotels as domestic workers. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

More than half of India’s child workers are employed in agriculture and more than a quarter in manufacturing - embroidering clothes, weaving carpets or making matchsticks. Some also work in restaurants, shops and hotels as domestic workers. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Child labour in urban areas has increased by 53 per cent during 2001-2011. This increase in urban child labour could be attributed to increased migration including seasonal migration for employment as well as trafficking of unaccompanied minors. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

Child labour in urban areas has increased by 53 per cent during 2001-2011. This increase in urban child labour could be attributed to increased migration including seasonal migration for employment as well as trafficking of unaccompanied minors. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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India has laws aimed at fighting child labour but the issue remains a barrier stunting growth for these young workers. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2017 05:11 pm IST

India has laws aimed at fighting child labour but the issue remains a barrier stunting growth for these young workers. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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