Migrant workers from Madhya Pradesh working in Raipur's brick kilns are likely to miss voting in the General Elections 2024 due to a lack of awareness about polling dates in their home constituencies. This highlights the challenges faced by migrant laborers in exercising their voting rights.

Migrant workers in Telangana, primarily from Odisha, face challenges due to the COVID-19 lockdown, including difficulties in registering for transport back home due to lack of mobile phones and Aadhaar cards. Workers like Kuni Tamalia and Sumitra Pradhan express concerns over their children's safety and the uncertainty of their return. Despite receiving some relief materials, the workers' financial situation remains precarious. The Telangana High Court has ordered the state government to repatriate all migrant workers, with plans for additional trains to facilitate their return.

The article discusses the plight of children in Gattu mandal, Mahabubnagar, who are forced into labor due to a lack of teachers and educational resources. MV Foundation's Mandal Co-ordinator, Mr. Chakali Srinivas, highlights the severe issues faced by the children, particularly in cotton farming where they are employed for cross-pollination. Despite the government's promise of free education from kindergarten to post-graduation, the reality is starkly different with high dropout rates and children working in hazardous conditions. The article calls for the Telangana government to address these issues and improve the situation for the children's rights and education.

The article tells the story of Nasreen, a 9-year-old girl who was brought to MV Foundation's bridge camp to escape child labor and receive an education. Her elder sister, Mumtaz, who missed out on education herself, enrolled Nasreen in the camp to prevent her from following the same path. The article highlights the patriarchal system in Indian families that forces girls into assuming adult responsibilities at a young age, often at the expense of their education and childhood. It also discusses the impact of new child labor laws in India, which could further entrench gender inequality by allowing children to work within family businesses. The author advocates for a change in mindset and government policy to ensure equality and empower girls in India.

The article discusses the rescue of 300 children from bangle making units in Hyderabad, India, highlighting the issue of child labor in the industry. The author reflects on the words of rural journalist P. Sainath regarding the UIDAI Aadhar card project's failure to account for laborers without fingerprints. The children, mostly from Bihar, were found working under hazardous conditions and living in poor conditions, with many suffering from malnutrition and respiratory diseases. The article criticizes the government's lack of action and the public's distraction by media events like Obama's visit and Modi's attire. It ends with a call to action, urging a boycott of Hyderabad bangles to pressure manufacturers to employ adults and protect children's rights.

The article discusses the state of Child Rights in India, highlighting the various ways in which children's rights are violated, including child abuse, labour, malnutrition, and lack of access to education and healthcare. It outlines the Child Rights as defined by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the challenges faced by the Child Rights Protection Force (CRPF) in both rural and urban areas. The paper also presents case studies and suggests that society needs to change and become more empathetic towards Child Rights. It emphasizes the economic and social divide between urban and rural areas, including the plight of migrant children. The article calls for the protection and implementation of Child Rights for every child and stresses the importance of adult responsibility in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.