But in many cases we have seen that policies and programmes were discussed on paper but never implemented. It's not different in the case of children's rights either. Copious commitments were expressed but hardly implemented. The authorities seem high on policy making but short on its implementation. We want a vigorous and renewed process for full realisation of the commitments made on paper.

There are two aspects of children's rights. First, ensuring education for all children. Certain measures by the government in terms of providing stipend to make poor children school-going have yielded some positive results but lack of attention to the other aspect i.e. child labour is hindering that process. Poor economic conditions put these children under the curse of manual labour from their childhood both at the industrial arena and in the domestic confine. They are exposed to hazardous conditions in the factories while they face physical torture in the houses.

Both the government and the society must make an effort and play significant role in changing the situation. Public awareness campaign and strict remedial measures can prove fruitful. Mobile court can be deployed in the industrial areas to check illegal child labour. Several non-government organisations are already doing laudatory work in protecting children's rights. We would suggest that the government develops an interaction with these organisations to use their expertise to implement the policies it makes in this regard.