Paper short abstract:

Trafficking & exploitation of tribal girls is an awful reality and recognition and continues to be a serious problem Indian society today; hence the matter of great concern. It is a crime against humanity and modern form of slavery. It violates human rights -- the right to Survival.

Paper long abstract:

Trafficking & exploitation of tribal girls is an awful reality and recognition and continues to be a serious problem Indian society today; hence the matter of great concern. It is a crime against humanity and modern form of slavery. It violates human rights -- the right to Survival.

Tribal girls are trafficked for several reasons such as poverty, loss of traditional sources of livelihood, growing unemployment, forced migration, industrial labour, agricultural labour, domestic labour, to forced early marriages, commercial sexual exploitation, internal forced labour ,entertainment & sports such as acrobatics in circus, dance troupes, beer bars, as camel jockeys, marriage, begging, organ trade, drug peddling and smuggling, the commoditisation of children and growing consumerism resulting from globalization. The socio-economic condition and geographical situation of the family add to the susceptibility.

Though there is an 'Immoral Traffic Prevention Act' that exists in India, it only refers to trafficking for prostitution and so does not provide comprehensive protection for children.

Nor does the Act provide a clear definition of 'children trafficking'. India has failed to provide evidence of increasing efforts to combat children trafficking. Tribal girls require regaining their rights. Defense of human rights and encouragement of the rule of law are most effectual approach to stop and combat tribal girls trafficking and exploitation.