29 Jul 2017 | GS 2 | Being insensitive to the challenges faced by the most deprived castes and communities, the amendment defeats its very purpose which is enabling children to enjoy their right to education. In the light of the above statement critically examine whether child labour amendment act 2016 will be able eradicate the problem of child labour in India.

GS PAPER 2 (POLITY & GOVERNANCE)

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;

Q.2) Being insensitive to the challenges faced by the most deprived castes and communities, the amendment defeats its very purpose which is enabling children to enjoy their right to education. In the light of the above statement critically examine whether child labour amendment act 2016 will be able eradicate the problem of child labour in India.

Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/A-law-that-allows-child-labour/article14560563.ece