I. Introduction
II. Magnitude in child labour in Andhra Pradesh
III. Education and child labour in Andhra Pradesh
IV. Health, safety and abuse of child labour
V. Legislation and child labour in Andhra Pradesh
VI. Government of Andhra Pradesh and child labour
VII. The role of non-government organisations
VIII. Conclusion and recommendations
IX. Highlights for child labour policy

The document underlines the enormity of the problem in all its dimensions and clearly points out the urgency with which it needs to be tackled. The practical difficulties of the officers of the Labour Department, the shrewd manipulation of the employers to evade the law enforcing agencies, are noted in the report. Furthermore, it comprehensively reviews the various aspects relating to the problem of child labour in Andhra Pradesh. The report highlights official data indicating the number of child labourers, percentage of child labourers in Andhra Pradesh, gender composition of the children, workers in agricultural sectors, age group of children not going to school, etc. It also highlights the successful NGO activities and provides recommendations to formulating better child labour policies.

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