1. Introduction
2. Magnitude of child labour in India and Maharashtra
3. An overview of the legislation enforced and developmental programmes/ schemes in the study districts of Maharashtra
4. Socio- Economic background of the families of study children and parents
5. Profile of working children
6. Perception and attitudes of the working children
7. Viewpoints of the employees

The study aimed to comprehend the profile and extent of child labor in Maharashtra, employing qualitative assessments of working conditions and factors contributing to the prevalence of child labor. Information for the study was gathered through desk research, rapid appraisal, and in-depth discussions. Focused on seven districts—Nanded, Yavatmal, Amravati, Nasik, Satara, Ratnagiri, and Mumbai—the study engaged with various stakeholders, including government officials, activists, trade union leaders, academicians, and medical practitioners. A sample of 80 working children, 73 parents, and 70 employers of children under 14 years of age also participated in discussions.
The findings, comprehensively presented, covered the scope of child labor, legislative overview, socio-economic background of families, perceptions and attitudes, and the perspectives of employers.

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