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Breaking the Cycle of Child Labor in Dehradun: A Multidimensional Study on Causes and Challenges

Title
Breaking the Cycle of Child Labor in Dehradun: A Multidimensional Study on Causes and Challenges
Creator
Srinivasan, S.; Bhatia, Tushar; Joseph, Jipson; Ravikumar, R.N.
Description
Child labor remains a critical issue, particularly in developing nations like India, where millions of children are deprived of their right to education and safe childhood due to poverty, marginalization, and inadequate policy implementation. This study explores the underlying causes, occupational patterns, and harmful consequences of child labor in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It highlights that children are primarily engaged in agriculture, domestic work, and small industries, often facing physical and mental exploitation. Despite existing legal frameworks and initiatives like the Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and National Child Labor Projects, enforcement challenges persist. The study uses cross-sectional and triangulation methods to analyze data from 42 child laborers and suggests a holistic approach, including poverty alleviation, quality education, community empowerment, and rehabilitation services, as key to combating child labor. It emphasizes the need for multi-stakeholder participation to ensure child rights and reduce labor dependency among vulnerable families. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Source
Legal and Psychological Perspectives on Prostitution and Human Trafficking;pp.269-308
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Srinivasan S., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India; Bhatia T., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India; Joseph J., School of Law, Christ University, Banglore, India; Ravikumar R.N., Department of Computer Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833735843-7; 979-833735841-3; 979-833735842-0;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Srinivasan, S.; Bhatia, Tushar; Joseph, Jipson; Ravikumar, R.N., “Breaking the Cycle of Child Labor in Dehradun: A Multidimensional Study on Causes and Challenges,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24843.

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