Research Abstracts on Child Labour Women Labour - Nipccd

Knife Industry
Ghosh, Ashish and Sekar, Helen R. (2003).
Child labour in the knife industry of Rampur. NOIDA : V.V. Giri National Labour
Institute. 52 p.
Key Words : 1.CHILD LABOUR 2.KNIFE INDUSTRY. 3.CHILD LABOUR-UTTAR PRADESH.
Abstract : The study was conducted for the first time on the situation of child labour in
the knife industry in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The study analysed the educational
status of labour class families, the official measures adopted for their welfare, and the
impact of these measures. A total of 202 households were taken for the sample, out of
which 75 were fully engaged in knife making, and 127 were involved in knife making along
with other occupations. A close ended questionnaire was used to collect basic information
and found that the proportion of child labour was higher than adult workers because these
industries were on the lookout for cheap labour. Children were working as helpers and
apprentices. Findings of the study showed that the people related to knife making have
become very alert and cautious. 80% people were aware about the child labour law of 1986
and the Supreme Court judgement. It was found that 41.7% children were neither at school
nor at work, and child labour was caused by large family size. The knife industry is declining
because of government restrictions, license system related to manufacture, sale and
transport of the goods. It was suggested that schooling should be encouraged, and schools
should be developed, upgraded and made quality oriented. Child labour can be stopped if the
families are able to look for employment, earn their livelihood and thereby provide
education to their children.
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<strong>Research</strong> <strong>Abstracts</strong> on Child Labour, Labour and Women Labour 1998 - 2009