The document discusses 'Lost Spring' by Anees Jung, which portrays the lost childhood of children like Saheb and Mukesh, who face extreme poverty and exploitation. Saheb, a rag picker in Delhi, is denied an education, while Mukesh aspires to be a motor mechanic but is hindered by economic constraints. The narrative highlights the urgent need for social change to combat child labor and improve access to education.

1. LOST SPRING
-By Anees Jung
ENGLISH PPT
CLASS- 12th A
GROUP- 4
(STORIES OF STOLEN CHILDHOOD)

2. This is a story of the lost
childhood of children suffering
from extreme poverty that forces
them to live a life of exploitation

3. ANEES JUNG
(Born- 1944)
The Author

4. SUMMARY

5. The author shares the stories of
two children, Saheb and Mukesh,
symbolizing the struggles of
many.

6. Saheb is a young boy from a poor
family in Delhi slums.
Early Life
He works as a rag picker instead of
attending school, limiting his
opportunities for a better future
Work Instead of School
Socio-
economic
Conditions in
Saheb's
Childhood
Impact on Childhood
His childhood is marked by
hardship and responsibilities.

8. Mukesh's Life and Challenges
He wishes to be a motor mechanic.
He faces economic constraints and limited
education, making it challenging to pursue his
dreams
Dream
Family tradition
His family has a long standing tradition
of Bengal making and during poor
conditions and low wages
Hope

10. Anees Jung's Perspective on
Poverty and Child Labour
Observation
She observed the struggles faced by children like Saheb
and Mukesh, witnessing the impact of poverty and child
labour on their lives.

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Social Commentary
She highlights child labour, education access issues,
and advocates for social change and opportunities.
Quantitative Method

12. CONCLUSION
The story "Lost Spring" sheds
light on the harsh realities of
poverty and child labor
in India. It exposes the systemic
problems that perpetuate
these issues and the
need for social change to
address them.

13. EXERCISES
▪️ Describe the relationship between the children and their
community as seen in the chapter "Lost Spring,".
▪️What if Saheb had the chance to attend school for one day?
What might he find most surprising about it?
▪️ How do you think the author's life might have been impacted after
her interactions with the children and their families mentioned in
'Lost Spring'?

14. THANK YOU
Presented by - Himanshi Pal
- Hridyansh Arya
- Krishna Kant
- Mayank Singh Pal