The document discusses child labour in India, including its prevalence, causes, effects, and laws related to preventing it. It notes that over 13 million children work in India, many in hazardous occupations like manufacturing or construction. Poverty is a major driver of child labour, as families rely on children's wages. Not being in school, children's health and development suffers. Several constitutional provisions and laws exist to regulate child labour and provide education, but enforcement remains a challenge.