India will need 100 yrs to get rid of child labour : Report

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Channel: Oneindia News · 2015 · News & Politics

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A report says that India will need 100 years to end child labour. An analysis of census data by CRY (Child Rights and You) has revealed that child labour has been decreasing at a mere 2.2 per cent per year over the last decade. The analysis also points out to a dangerous trend. Child labour in urban areas has increased by 53 per cent during 2001-2011.

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