India is sadly the home for the largest number of child labourers in the world. As per the National Census 2011, there are close to 10.1 million child labourers in India in the age group of 5 to 14 years.
Sahil, 15 years old, worked at a construction site as a labourer. He was from a poor family and had to work at a construction site to support his family. His parents had taken some loan from a labour contractor and in return, he was forced to work on a contractual basis. He was working under hazardous conditions for long hours and was paid very less.
During the Bal Niraksharta Rally (anti-child labour rally) CHILDLINE team came across Sahil and came to know that he works at construction site. CHILDLINE team immediately informed the Child Labour Unit and Child Welfare Committee and he was rescued. CHILDLINE team counselled Sahil and explained to him the health hazards of doing work at such a young age. Team also advised him to study further and aspire for a better future.
After the counseling, Sahil was produced before the Child Welfare Committee and then shifted to the temporary shelter. For the further process, CHILDLINE team visited Sahil’s parents at his hometown and they were presented before the Child Welfare Committee to give their statement. Basis of this, Child Labour Officer filed FIR against the contractor and informed the police to take action against him.
We are happy to inform that CHILDLINE rescued Sahil from the child labour menace and distress. Sahil has started going to school and now happy concentrating on his studies and better future. He lives with his family and goes to school regularly.
Disclaimer: Names and details have been changed to maintain confidentiality as required.
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