Part of: GS Mains II – Child welfare; Social issue
Context:
- Several children from poor families have returned to rag-picking or begging, as their parents lost jobs due to lockdown.
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- Section 76 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 prohibits employment of children for begging.
Juvenile delinquency on the rise
- Juvenile delinquency is defined as an individual under the age of 18 who fails to abide by the laws.
- Due to temporary closure of schools, children spend more time working rather than studying.
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