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Nikita VermaAIR 30· 2081

Question 10(c)GS3GS3

Despite the context of the given situation, what steps will you take to address the issue of child labour in the district?

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Main Body

Steps I'll take as DM: i End vicious cycle - Provide social assistance scheme, Access to poverty alleviation schemes. ii Skill development schemes to be introduced. iii Funds to be invested in RND to develop technology driven solutions. iv Revamp educational infrastructure by providing access to schooling. v Raise awareness in society of potential evils of child labours. vi Penalise the industry a more environment friendly technology shouldnt come at a cost of child labours. Industries need to be persuaded to invest in technology and not engage in illegal activities.

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Conclusion

Damage to families need to be done as per law and a strong precedent should be set.

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Diagram

Cyclical diagram showing: Poverty → Child labour → Lack of opportunities, with arrows connecting back; alongside boxes showing: Provide social assistance scheme, Access to poverty alleviation schemes, Skill development schemes

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Topper

Nikita Verma

AIR 302081

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Policy and Governance

Child Labour

Measures to address child labour

Writing Stats

107

Total words

1

Paragraphs

Action-oriented and policy-focused

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