Exploitation

For the downtrodden in Bihar, Sanjeev is a true hero, whose indomitable spirit and years of efforts amidst death threats and physical abuse, surely deserves widespread recognition.

The state government officially abolished this ludicrous practice and declared it unlawful on May 1, the day dedicated to celebrating labourers and the working classes across the world.

From Kalamkari textile shops and imitation jewellery shops to mechanic workshops and hotels, the inspection teams raided every other establishment across Krishna district and filed cases against the owners who continue to employ young children as workers in their shops.

Recently, Rahul Dravid, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Padukone were reported to be among the over 800 people who were duped of crores of rupees.

Today, few things can be considered as a more significant infringement of human rights than a child being pushed into wedlock even before he or she can grasp what that means.

The Government of India, in May this year, modified the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers by significantly increasing the rehabilitation amount. But will this help? Srujana Bej from Factly takes a look.

There are 18 million children enslaved in India, all of whom face some form of sexual exploitation everyday. Devi is a resilient young mother who went from being a victim to a survivor of sexual exploitation, and now dreams of leading the way for other women.