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Lost Spring Class12 Project

Lost Spring by Anees Jung addresses the plight of underprivileged children who are trapped in poverty and forced into labor, exemplified through the stories of Saheb-e-Alam, a ragpicker, and Mukesh, an aspiring mechanic. The narrative highlights themes of child labor, lack of education, and the loss of childhood while emphasizing the need for dignity and opportunities for every child. Ultimately, it advocates for the right to education and a hopeful future for all children.

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Lost Spring Class12 Project

Lost Spring by Anees Jung addresses the plight of underprivileged children who are trapped in poverty and forced into labor, exemplified through the stories of Saheb-e-Alam, a ragpicker, and Mukesh, an aspiring mechanic. The narrative highlights themes of child labor, lack of education, and the loss of childhood while emphasizing the need for dignity and opportunities for every child. Ultimately, it advocates for the right to education and a hopeful future for all children.

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Lost Spring – Stories of Stolen Childhood (Class 12

English Project)

Introduction: Lost Spring by Anees Jung highlights the lives of underprivileged children who are
deprived of education and forced into labour due to poverty and social inequality.

About the Author: Anees Jung is an Indian writer and journalist known for her works on social
issues such as poverty, child labour, and women empowerment.

Chapter Overview: The chapter consists of two stories – Saheb-e-Alam, a ragpicker in Seemapuri,
and Mukesh, a boy from Firozabad who dreams of becoming a mechanic.

Story 1: Saheb-e-Alam lives in Seemapuri and works as a ragpicker. He collects garbage to survive
and dreams of a better life but is forced into child labour due to poverty.

Story 2: Mukesh belongs to a family of bangle makers. Despite family traditions, he wishes to
become a motor mechanic and break free from poverty.

Themes: The chapter explores poverty, child labour, lack of education, lost childhood, and hope for
a better future.

Child Labour: Many children in India are forced to work in unsafe conditions instead of attending
school, losing their childhood and future opportunities.

Conclusion: Lost Spring teaches us that every child deserves education, dignity, and a chance to
achieve their dreams.

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