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The photograph of a boy repairing a scooter on the World Day against Child Labour and the accompanying caption “In shackles” (June 13) speak volumes about the state of affairs across the country. Child labour is a common sight in automobile workshops and construction sites, besides individual homes. A lot has been talked about eradicating the social evil but very little has been done. The plight of children is worse in rural areas. Equally important is the issue of employing senior citizens, particularly those above 70, for strenuous physical work.

H.K. Lakshman Rao,

Chennai

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