ABSTRACT
The economic condition of construction labor is poor because of the laborers low bargaining power, lack of unions, illiteracy, and the temporary nature of their employment. Basic amenities such as shelter, drinking water, sanitary conveniences, etc., are not adequately provided at small construction sites. In addition, there is little concern for the education of the children ofmigratory constructionworkers. Article 24 of the Indian constitution specifies that no child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine (Chandra 1990). Nevertheless, there are still a large number of child workers throughout the country, especially in construction.
