Child labors in brick kilns industries: A case study of Bhagalpur District

Authors

  • Dr. Sarparaj Ramanand Sagar Assistant Professor (Guest), Department of Economics, Bhagalpur National College, Tilka manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n08.030

Keywords:

Child labor, health and nutrition, economic status, education

Abstract

The presented research paper studies the problems of child laborers working in brick kilns in Bhagalpur district. The main objective of this research paper is to study the future of India which is being ruined in the form of child labor in Bhagalpur district. On the basis of analysis of the data obtained in the presented research study, it has been found that the condition of child laborers working in brick kilns in Bhagalpur district is quite pathetic. His health and nutrition were found to be inadequate. The parents of these children working as child laborers also work in brick kilns all day long and their children also remain engaged in work all day long, due to which these children do not get a chance to study. These children work hard all day and earn very little wages. Apart from this, they also lack of sufficient money and resources, hence these children are moving away from schools. In fact, it is not only the future of these children being ruined as child labors, but the future of India is being ruined.

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Published

14-08-2023

How to Cite

Sagar, S. R. (2023). Child labors in brick kilns industries: A case study of Bhagalpur District. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 8(8), 183–196. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n08.030