Jasmine Fields or Education, a Tough Choice in India’s SouthChildren in India go to labour in fields and factories instead of attending school.SavePrintVenus UpadhayayaReporter11/1/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentVenus UpadhayayaReporterVenus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.Author’s Selected ArticlesBorder Residents Recount India–Pakistan ConflictOct 07, 2025China’s Footprint Is Clear in Kashmir Crisis, Analysts SayMay 07, 2025Taiwan’s Tougher China Stance Should Bolster Support From Other Nations: ExpertsApr 06, 2025On the Brink of a Multipolar World, India’s Grand Strategy Is Largely Defined by China, Analysts SayMar 01, 2025