TY - BOOK TI - Child labour: impact assessment manual U1 - 331.31 PY - 1997/// CY - New Delhi PB - Royal norwegian embassy KW - Child labor KW - Economic development projects - Social aspects KW - Child labor - India N1 - 1. Foreward 2. Introduction 3. What is child labour? 4. Causes and consequences of child labour 5. The girl child 6. Child labour is a human right issues 7. Child labour causes poverty 8. Impact assessment N2 - The primary objective of this assessment was to raise awareness among organizations regarding the eradication of child labor. It scrutinizes the existing laws prohibiting child labor, emphasizing their shortcomings and inconsistencies. The author argues that child labor is a root cause of poverty, asserting that eliminating child labor is crucial for poverty eradication. The assessment highlights the meager earnings of children and underscores how the extensive employment of children contributes to suppressed adult wages. Furthermore, the document provides specific examples of child labor in various cities in India, accompanied by visual documentation. It concludes by showcasing success stories and projects involving non-governmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to addressing and mitigating the issue of child labor ER -