People of Kabrai village in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, engage in stone-breaking work for their daily wages. All photos by Meeta Ahlawat/CSE
Bundelkhand, where the village is located, spans the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It is area frequently wracked by drought. Kabrai lacks basic amenities and infrastructure.
At least 100 stone-crushing units are functional in this region.