Wed Apr 30 10:49:32 UTC 2025: ## Incense Industry Shows Significant Drop in Child Labor in India
**NEW DELHI** – A new study indicates a significant decline in child labor within India’s incense manufacturing industry, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar showing particularly promising progress towards eradication. For years, child labor has plagued the sector, but the research suggests a turning point is underway. While the study doesn’t offer specific numbers, it highlights a substantial reduction and a positive trend toward a child-labor-free incense industry in these key states. The findings offer hope for a complete elimination of this long-standing human rights issue in the sector. Further details about the study’s methodology and specific findings are expected to be released soon.
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