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Mathur, Kanchan and Ghosh, Ruma. (2002).
Child labour in the home based gem polishing industry of Jaipur. Noida : V.V. Giri,
National Labour Institute. 94 p.
Key Words : 1.CHILD LABOUR 2.CHILD LABOUR LEGISLATION 3.EDUCATION SYSTEM
4.WORKING CHILDREN
Abstract : The study attempted to understand the extent of the impact of the child
labour legislation in the gem polishing industry of Jaipur and the fall out of the child labour
legislation in this industry. It also analysed the demand and supply side factors as well as
the cultural context that perpetuates child labour in the gem polishing industry. The study
is based on primary data collected through multistage random sampling. A total sample of
750 households has been taken for the present study of which 500 are those with child
labour and the remaining 250 households are those with non-child labour. The study was
conducted in three mohallas of Jaipur city with a sample of 375, 225, 150 households. The
study besides obtaining quantitative data has also sought qualitative information through
observation and focus group discussion with different target group. There were a total of
727 working children in gem polishing industry out of the sample of 500 child labour
households which consist of a total of 1944 workers. Children thus constitute 37% of
workers in the child labour families and 28% of all the workers in the sample. It was
revealed that of the total sample of 750 households, 85% families belonged to Muslim
community. Thus child labour was more in Muslim families. Lower levels of literacy and
education was found in households with child labour compared to other households and the
literacy level in Jaipur city. The work force participation rate of boys was quite high
especially in the age group of 12-14 years. The minimum age of entry into work was 6 years
for both boys and girls in the gem polishing industry. The study recommended a more
holistic framework for alternative interventions which calls for re-examination of existing
legislation and enactment of necessary amendments with the collaboration of different
stakeholders to ensure that the objective of providing a better future for the children is
met.
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