Children are often employed in agricultural activities such as cotton picking. However it is important to take into account that the percentage of children involvement in agriculture varies over the year as children's employment is usually seasonal. The following table shows the prevalence of working children by age. This finding is confirmed in the three surveys, despite varying estimates.
Gender disparities indicate higher female participation in rural areas.
Educational status of working children I. LFSS-88 assessed the educational attainment of working children. The following table indicates the findings. All rights reserved.