This serves as a memento from the convention organized from November 18th to 20th, 1994, in Madras. The document sheds light on alarming concerns surrounding the surge in child labor, escalating from 13.17 million in 1981 to a projected 20.25 million in 2000. It provides insightful statistics regarding the educational levels and dropout rates of affected children. Subsequently, the souvenir shares poignant narratives of children engaged in child labor, delineating the nature of their work and the challenges they encounter.
Furthermore, the document outlines the objectives of CACL (Campaign Against Child Labour), detailing its presence and initiatives in various states, along with the CACL Memorandum. A comprehensive map of Tamil Nadu is featured, illustrating the diverse forms of child labor prevalent in different regions, categorized based on bondage or hazardous work. The souvenir concludes by highlighting the sponsors who supported the convention.

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