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This paper addresses a variety of topics relating to kid rag pickers. 80% of these individuals are between the ages of 11 and 15 years old, 74% are illiterate, and 85% are oppressed. A little more than 68% of kid rag pickers earn less than Rs. 11,000 per year. 90% of child rag pickers collect trash while walking, with 74% of their spending going towards medical costs. 85% of children who pick up trash are at risk for health problems, and 98% of the trash they collect is made up of plastics, glass bottles, cardboard, papers, tin, iron, copper, and aluminium. These trash items can be found in residential areas, on street corners, or in landfills. 94% of respondents agreed that rag-picking was not a respectable work in society, while 82% of respondents believed that they were exposed to health risks and frequently suffered from rashes and cuts. The study looks at how child rag picking in big towns is mostly brought on by poverty, unemployment, and poor economic conditions. Hence, the social development model is the sole option for ending the problem of child labour and rag picking. The development strategy for the less wealthy areas must put a strong emphasis on the implementation of mandated health, education, and skill-development programmes.