Indian child maid servant stacking dishes. Although child labor is banned in India, it is a common practice, especially for families struggling to make enough money to live on. Nearly one in every 10 children worldwide were in child labor globally at the beginning of 2020 and that number is expected to rise by millions in the coming years.

First published in the September 05, 2021, 7:11 a.m. edition

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