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Campaign for education right

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The Hindu

Date
2006-07-25

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Campaign Against Child Labour, a nationwide network working for the eradication of child labour, on Monday launched a month-long drive demanding immediate enactment of legislation to guarantee the right to education to every child. The programme will culminate on August 23 with gatherings in the different State capitals.

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