The problem of child labour exploitation
is a major challenge to the progress of developing countries. Children work at
the cost of their right to education which leaves them permanently trapped in
the poverty cycle, sadly without the education and literacy required for
better-paying jobs. This is particularly serious in India as it tops the list
with the highest number of child labourers in the world..!
while watching D.I.D ( Dance India Dance) yesterday on zee t.v...i came
across a very interesting audition...
Sumit, a
11 year old guy made it to the next round thus qualifying for Mumbai
auditions..when asked he said that .he doesnt study 'coz he has to WORK...he
polishes boots...his dad is drunk most of the times and doesn't give any money
to his mother...so Sumit had to start working to keep his family's body and
soul together..he therefore can't go to school but wishes to educate his
brother...
this
li'll master is just 11 years old but has the maturity of a grown up man..i was
highly impressed with his determination..it brought tears to my eyes..
there are
many children out there like him who have sacrifice thir childhood...if sumit's
dad had understood his responsibilities well then a child's future can be
saved..also at the same time i was forced to think.. on one hand there was this
child who knows the worth of his time and life..and on the other hand i
was..who fortunately is blessed with all the facilities but was taking
everything for granted..
all of a
sudden i felt an urge to work hard...
the team
of D.I.D has decided to help him with both his education and dance training..
i think
we all should take steps to help such needy people...and add our share of
contribution to the country and its progress.. 'coz these children are the
future of our country.. at this age they should hold books in their hands and
are not meant to be burdened with workload..
