Despite the legal and institutional measures, discuss the reasons behind the prevalence of child labour in India.

Reasons for continuance of child labour - Despite legislations like, 1. Prevention of Child Labours Act, 1987. 2. National child labour policy, 1987. Child labour continues as: i Poverty - Absence of alternative sources of employment, children engage in labour to sustain their families. ii Social backwardness - Mining affected areas are the most backward region in terms of infrastructure, health and access to basic amenities.

iii Non availability of schools - In absence of any schooling, they are forced into manual labour. iv Poor compliance and ineffective law and order in districts that are rich in minerals. v Cheap labour - Child labour is getter cheaper alternative to adult labour.

— Nikita Verma · AIR 30