Debabrata Das

Poverty to Rag Picking: An Unfolding Facts about Child Rag Pickers in Malda, West Bengal, India

Debabrata Das & Mukesh Kumar Chandrakar · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

Rag picking is considered one of the most hazardous occupations in the world. Rag pickers serve society by managing waste, yet they remain among the most vulnerable and marginalized groups. It’s Needless to say, child rag pickers live in extremely precarious conditions due to the...