Indias childhood in the "pits": a report on the impacts of mining on children in India
New report on impacts of mining on children by HAQ, Samata and mm&P shows that children & their communities are not part of the growth that mining promises. It addresses loopholes in the policy & demands an assessment of children’s status in mining areas.
This report provides a glimpse into the lives of children living, working, affected by and exploited by mining in India. It shows how the development aspirations created by our policy makers and political leadership create a strong likelihood for future divides between the children of this country. Among the adivasi and dalit children, the displacement, improverishment and indebtedness caused by mining and its ancilliary activities shows a dearth of opportunities for them to access basic rights such as primary education and healthcare. See also: Feature: On shaky ground http://www.downtoearth.org.in/cover.asp?foldername=20090331&filename=news&sid=50&sec_id=9 Report: National consultation on impacts of mining on women in India www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/300924 Report: Impacts of mining on children www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/300918 Report: National mineral policy, 2008 www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/249594 Document: National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/270279 Document: The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 2010 www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/295948 Weblink: National Child Labour Project http://www.labour.nic.in/cwl/Childlabour.htm Book: Rich Lands, Poor People http://csestore.cse.org.in/soe6.html