Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Uttar Pradesh Vows to End Child Labour by 2027
Uttar Pradesh recently finished a special week focused on stopping child labor.
The goal is to make the state free of child labor by 2027.
The government is working hard on this, because Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of child laborers in India.
They found and helped over 11,000 child workers last year.
Many different government groups are working together on this.
Some children who were helped by the program even shared their dreams.
The government also recognized ten districts that have done a great job in fighting child labor.
Uttar Pradesh concluded Child Labour Eradication Week, aligning with World Day Against Child Labour.
The state government reaffirmed its goal to eliminate child labour by 2027.
The Labour Minister stated Uttar Pradesh has the largest share of child labourers in India.
Over 11,000 child labourers were identified and rehabilitated in the past year.
Ten districts were honored for their work in eliminating child labour.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and associated departments, including Labour and Employment Minister Anil Rajbhar.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh concluded Child Labour Eradication Week and reaffirmed commitment to end child labour.
- When
- June 12-17, aligned with World Day Against Child Labour.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To eliminate child labour in the state.
- Event
- Child Labour Eradication Week
- Target Year
- 2027
- Minister
- Anil Rajbhar
- Child Laborers Rehabilitated (Past Year)
- Over 11,000
- India Child Labourers
- Over 1 crore
- UP Child Labourers
- 2.5 lakh