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Right to Education of Migrating Children in India

Published on June 13, 2023

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  • DR S. IRUDAYA RAJAN
  • KULDEEPSINGH RAJPUT

Over time, the number of internal migrant labour has significantly increased in India. Most are predominantly engaged in casual and exploitative work arrangements in different urban informal sectors, creating multiple challenges for them. The seasonal mobility of this precarious labour force affects accompanying children adversely at several levels. One of the significant vulnerabilities among the migrating children is their systematic exclusion from their constitutional Right to Education (RTE), consequently shaping their future career prospects and aspirations for their well-being. (Please proceed to the link below to continue reading the blog article )