Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Assam Rescues 2,800 Child Labourers, Fails Rehabilitation
In Assam, India, over 2,800 children working as labourers were rescued in the last five years.
Most of these children were working in shops and other commercial places.
However, the government has not done much to help these children after rescuing them.
Very few employers were punished for using child labour.
The government also did not give enough money to help these children.
Only a few children were enrolled in schools, and many districts did not get any money to help the rescued children.
Activists say the government needs to do more to stop child labour and help these children.
Over 2,800 child labourers rescued in Assam in the past five years, mostly in the commercial sector.
Only 1,264 cases lodged against employers, with just six convictions achieved.
Compensation and back-wages for rescued children are minimal, with many districts receiving no funds.
Less than 300 children enrolled in schools post-rescue, raising concerns about re-trafficking.
Government lacks a strategy to address domestic child labour and ensure proper rehabilitation.
- Who
- Child labourers in Assam, primarily in the commercial sector
- What
- Rescue of 2,800 child labourers over five years with inadequate follow-up action
- When
- Between 2020 and 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To combat child labour and ensure rehabilitation and compensation for rescued children
- Total Rescued Children
- 2,800
- Cases Lodged (2020-2025)
- 1,264
- Convictions Achieved
- 6
- Total Compensation Fund (2020-2024)
- Rs 5,20,000
- Children Enrolled in Schools
- Less than 300
- Mandated Compensation per Child
- Rs 20,000
- Government Grant per Hazardous Job
- Rs 5,000