The International labour Organization (ILO) defines child labour as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, work harmful to physical and mental development.
Widespread problem of child labour in India notwithstanding, India remains strongly committed to the eradication of all forms of child labour. This is evident from the fact that there are various legal and institutional measures are in place to curb the menace of child labour. This article has taken a look at constitutional and legal provisions that seek to eliminate child labour in India.
