Child labour is a widespread phenomenon. Although economic activities of children have been commonplace even before the industrialisation, it has in the meanwhile become a lasting symbol of the industrial revolution and of industrialisation in general. In most countries the inclusion of children...

Papers presented at the national seminar on 'Changing Pattern of the Workforce in India in the New Millennium Policy Imperatives', organized by the Department of Economics, Andhra University during 30-31 December 2004