Archive · 28 May 2025
Child Labour Persists in Garhwa Tendu Leaf Centers
Some children in Garhwa district are working at tendu leaf collection centers.
They are between 8 and 14 years old.
The children count and pack the leaves.
They are paid about 100 rupees a day.
This is happening during their summer vacation.
A teacher says poverty and lack of knowledge are the main reasons.
A non-profit group that used to help stopped working on this issue.
The district labour superintendent says they will check the centers and take action against those breaking the rules.
Child labour is occurring at tendu leaf collection centres in Garhwa district.
Children aged 8-14 years are employed, including during summer vacations.
Children are engaged in counting and packing tendu leaves.
Contractors pay children around Rs 100 per day.
The district labor superintendent will investigate and take action.
- Who
- Children aged 8-14 years old are employed, contractors, daily wagers, and panchayat representatives.
- What
- Child labor is occurring at tendu leaf collection centers.
- When
- During summer vacation.
- Where
- Garhwa district, Jharkhand, specifically Bhandaria and Bargarh blocks.
- Why
- Poverty and lack of awareness lead to child labor.
- Location
- Garhwa district, Jharkhand
- Affected Age Group
- 8-14 years
- Activity
- Counting and packing tendu leaves
- Payment
- Rs 100 per day
- Contributing Factors
- Poverty and lack of awareness