When fireworks lit up the sky, what gets lost in the din is the fact that they are manufactured by child labours. Sivakasi, the district of firecrackers in Tamil Nadu, is infamous for employing children in this hazardous industry.
The story of thousands of nimble hands working in inhuman conditions to create zari isn't a pretty one.
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Firozabad in UP is known for its glass bangles. But it's also known for employing children.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/childhood-lost-in-glass-city-muddle/26045-3.html
Over 75 million children in India don't go to school, partly because most of them are at work.
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It's been a month on Friday since the Government banned child labour but has the law really been enforced?
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/children-behind-mumbais-menu/25851-3.html
The civil society has tremendous power but they think everything should be done by the Govt, says activist Swami Agnivesh.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/expert-talk-loopholes-in-child-labour-law/25828-3.html
Behind the glitter of a thriving cottage industry are young children toiling away in dangerous condition.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/up-carpet-loom-is-doom-for-kids/25774-3.html
Though the Govt has banned child labour, the Moradabad brassware industry has managed to find loopholes in the law.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/how-up-top-brass-exploits-children/25686-3.html
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