💨 Abstract

A study by child rights NGOs shows a significant decline in child labor in India's incense stick manufacturing industry, particularly in formal workshops. However, concerns remain about children working in home-based, unregulated settings. The incense stick industry, which employs over 2 million workers, mainly women in Karnataka, has made progress due to increased awareness, policy interventions, and stricter regulations.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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