Judge warns against employing children in agricultural work
The International Labour Organization has launched a pilot study in Raichur, India, to address child labor in the agricultural sector. Local officials are urging stakeholders to prioritize education and eradicate the practice of employing children in farming.
Why it matters
Child labor in agriculture remains a significant human rights and development issue that hinders educational attainment in rural communities.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), New Delhi, has selected Raichur district for a pilot study on the deployment of children in agriculture under the Child Labour Platform (CLP) initiative.
The article reports on government and international organization initiatives regarding labor laws without taking a partisan stance.
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