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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 16/12/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (16-12-2025).

GS Mains Question

“Rescue without rehabilitation weakens the fight against child labour.”
Critically examine this statement in the context of Assam.

Model Answer

Introduction

Assam has rescued over 2,800 child labourers (2020–25); however, extremely low conviction rates and inadequate rehabilitation have exposed serious gaps in the State’s child protection framework. This highlights that enforcement alone is insufficient without sustained post-rescue support.

Key Issues Highlighted

Weak Prosecution
- Only a handful of convictions despite over a thousand registered cases
Poor Rehabilitation
- Limited school re-enrolment and lack of psychosocial support
Compensation Failure
- Non-payment of mandatory compensation and back wages
Administrative Apathy
- Absence of district-level monitoring and follow-up
Risk of Re-trafficking
- Children return to informal labour due to economic distress

Why Rehabilitation is Crucial

Child Rights Protection
- Upholds Article 21A (Right to Education)
Deterrence
- Convictions and compensation discourage repeat offences
Human Capital Development
- Education breaks inter-generational poverty
Social Justice
- Addresses vulnerability of migrant and marginalised families

Government Framework

Child & Adolescent Labour Act, 2016
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
Supreme Court Guidelines (MC Mehta case)
Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)

Way Forward

Fast-track child labour cases
Mandatory digital tracking of rescued children
Time-bound compensation disbursal
Convergence with education and livelihood schemes
District-wise accountability audits

Conclusion

Eradicating child labour requires a shift from symbolic rescues to outcome-based governance. Only when rescue, rehabilitation, education, and family support operate together can Assam achieve sustainable child protection and social justice.

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