Activists urge stronger enforcement of Bonded Labour Act
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Activists and the Vetti Vimochana Coalition (VVC) urged stronger enforcement of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, highlighting delays in financial assistance for rescued laborers in Andhra Pradesh.
Background
Andhra Pradesh marked the 50th anniversary of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. Since January 2023, 440 people were rescued, but 209 individuals are still awaiting the ₹30,000 financial assistance guaranteed under the Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer-2021.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillBonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
- SchemeCentral Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer-2021 provides ₹30,000 financial assistance
- Fact209 individuals in Andhra Pradesh are awaiting financial assistance as of February 2026
- PlaceAndhra Pradesh marked the 50th anniversary of the Act in 2026
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the systemic hurdles in the rehabilitation of bonded laborers despite the existence of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional gap: Absence of regular Vigilance Committees and State Action Plans for monitoring
- Financial bottleneck: Delays in disbursing the ₹30,000 rehabilitation grant under the 2021 Central Sector Scheme
- Social stigma: Lack of comprehensive rehabilitation leading to continued exploitation of rescued laborers
Keywords: Bonded Labour · Rehabilitation · Vigilance Committees · Social Justice · Systemic Implementation
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