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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