Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Child Labour

Child labour is a worldwide problem that primarily affects countries with lower socioeconomic positions and resources. Among the many causes for children's involvement in the workforce include societal and household poverty, parental death or incapacity/illness, a lack of social security and protection, and ignorance of the value of, or limited access to, education. Child labour is a barrier to individual children's growth as well as the development of their community and economy. The COVID-19 health pandemic, as well as its economic and labour market ramifications is currently wreaking havoc on people's lives and livelihoods. Destitute families and their children are generally the first to suffer, putting many more children at risk of being forced into child labour. India has a higher rate of child labour than many other countries, with around 10 million children actively working or seeking a job. This article examines the impact of the pandemic on child labour, including its roots and consequences. It also examines the international legal framework for child labour that has been ratified in legislative codes in India and how effective are they in this bleak era of pandemic 2020