论印度童工问题及其治理

On Child Labor Problem and Its Governance in India

印度童工问题严重,尤其是存在"债役童工"一类恶劣的童工形式,严重妨碍印度的社会发展,影响其国际形象。广大民众长期陷于贫困是印度童工问题的根源,传统的种姓制和社会观念助长了童工现象,基础教育资源的匮乏加重了童工问题。近年来,印度政府采取立法与政策并重的措施,实施国家童工项目与社会保障计划,积极与国际社会合作,治理取得显著成效。尽管如此,印度的童工问题依然严峻,治理工作任重道远。

Child labor problem, including the worst “bonded child labor” form, is one of the most severe social problem in India,which has a great negative impact on India＇s social development and its international image. Chronic poverty is the root of the problem, traditional caste system and rotten conception have aggravated the situation, education resources deficient has also exacerbated the problem. In recent years, Indian government has strengthened the legislations, enforced national child labor projects and cooperated with international organizations to govern child labor issues, having achieved notable effects. Even though, the situation is still not optimistic. The child labor problem in India remains severe. There will be a long way to go for solving the problem.