Child exploitation refers to employing children under 14 for self-gain or profit, depriving them of their childhood. Over 250 million children ages 5-14 work worldwide, including over 15 million in India. Child labor involves work that is physically or psychologically harmful or interferes with schooling. The Child Labour Act prohibits employment of children under 14 in hazardous occupations. Various forms of child abuse exist, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as well as organized abuse and using children as armed soldiers. NGOs in India work to protect children's rights and end child exploitation. Citizens must work to address this issue and help exploited children.